Striped Overall and Pom Pom Hat

This adorable matching knit overall with pom pom hat from Patons has multi-colored stripes for the colorful cuties in your life. For the beginner knitter, this project is a fun gift!

MATERIALS

• Patons Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)
   
• OVER-ALLS
• Size 3 6 12 18 mos
• Main color (MC)(Ombre)
  • 3 3 4 4 balls
• Contrast A (Blue)
  • 1 1 1 1 ball
    
    
• HAT
• Size 3-6 12-18 mos
• Main color (MC) (Ombre)
  • 1 1 ball
• Contrast A (Blue)
  • 1 1 ball
    
    
• Knitting Needles: Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) and 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) or size needed to obtain tension.
• 2 st holders and 6 buttons.

SIZES
Chest measurement

• 3 mos 15 ins [38 cm ]
• 6 mos 16 ins [41 cm ]
• 12 mos 18 ins [45 cm ]
• 18 mos 20 ins [51 cm ]

TENSION
24 sts and 32 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).

OVER-ALLS

BACK
Left leg: **With A and smaller needles cast on 19 (21-23-25) sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep these 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing for 1¼ ins [3 cm] ending on a 2nd row and inc 5 sts evenly across last row. 24 (26-28-30) sts.
Change to MC, larger needles and proceed in stocking st inc 1 st at each end of needle on 5th and every following 4th (4th-6th-6th) row to 38 (40-44-46) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 6¼ (7-8¼-9) ins [16 (18-21-23) cm] ending with RS facing for next row.** Break yarn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Right Leg: Work from ** to ** as given for Left Leg. Do not break yarn.
Knit across 38 (40-44-46) sts from Right Leg. Turn. Cast on 3 sts. Turn. Knit across 38 (40-44-46) sts from Left Leg. 79 (83-91-95) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 13 (14-15½-17) ins [33 (35.5-39-43) cm] ending with RS facing for next row.
Armhole shaping: Cast off 7 sts beg next 2 rows, then 3 sts beg following 4 rows. 53 (57-65-69) sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of needle on next and every row to 47 (51-59-63) sts, then on following alt row.45 (49-57-61) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 17 (18-19½-21) ins [43 (45.5-49.5-53.5) cm ending with RS facing for next row.
Neck shaping: Next row: K16 (18-22-24) (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 (4-4-6) rows, then on every alt row to 10 (11-14-15) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 21 (22-23½-25) ins [53.5 (56-59.5-63.5) cm] ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off.
With RS of work facing slip centre 13 sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts and knit to end of row. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 (4-4-6) rows, then on every alt row to 10 (11-14-15) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 21 (22-23½-25) ins [53.5 (56-59.5-63.5) cm] ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off.

FRONT
Work as given for Back.

FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth leaving to dry. Sew shoulder seams.
Sew side seams and inseams.
Left Armband: With right side of work facing, A, smaller needles and beg at top of left back shoulder edge, pick up and knit 105 sts evenly around armhole to top of left front shoulder edge.
Beg with a 2nd row, work 3 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back. Cast off in ribbing.
Right Armband: With RS of work facing, A, smaller needles and beg at top of right front shoulder edge, pick up and knit 105 sts evenly around armhole to top of right back shoulder edge.
Work as given for Left Armband.
Front neckband: With RS of work facing, A, smaller needles and beg at top of left front shoulder, pick up and knit 19 sts down left front neck edge. Knit across 13 sts from front st holder. Pick up and knit 19 sts up right front neck edge. 51 sts.
Work as given for Left Armband.
Back neckband: With RS of work facing, A, smaller needles and beg at top of right back shoulder, pick up and knit 19 sts down right back neck edge. Knit across 13 sts from back st holder. Pick up and knit 19 sts up left back neck edge. 51 sts. Work as given for Left Armband.
Back shoulder bands: With RS of work facing, A, smaller needles, pick up and knit 13 (15-17-19) sts across back shoulder edge.
Work as given for Left Armband.
Front shoulder bands: With RS of work facing, A, smaller needles, pick up and knit 13 (15-17-19) sts across front shoulder edge.
Beg with a 2nd row, work 1 row in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back.
Next row: (RS). K1. [Work 2tog. yfwd. Rib 2 (3-4-5)] twice. K2tog. yfwd. Rib 2.
Rib 1 row. Cast off in ribbing. Sew on buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

HAT
The instructions are written for size 3-6 mos. If changes are necessary for size 12-18 mos, the instructions will be written thus ( ).
First Earflap: **With MC and larger needles cast on 9 sts.
1st row: (WS). Knit.
2nd row: Inc 1 st in first st knitways. Knit to last 2 sts. Inc 1 st in next st knitways. K1. 11 sts.
3rd row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows until there are 19 (21) sts.
Cont even in garter st (knit every row) until earflap measures 2½ (2¾) ins [6 (7) cm] ending with RS facing for next row.**
Break yarn. Leave sts on a spare needle.
Second Earflap: Work from ** to ** as given for First Earflap. Do not break yarn.
Proceed as follows for remainder of Hat: With RS of Second Earflap facing, cast on 10 (11) sts. Knit across these sts and 19 (21) sts of Second Earflap. Turn. Cast on 26 (28) sts. Turn. Knit across 19 (21) sts of First Earflap. Turn. Cast on 10 (11) sts. 84 (92) sts.
Cont even in garter st across all sts until work from last cast on measures 3¼ (3½) ins [8.5 (9) cm] ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape top: 1st row: K2 (3). *K2tog. K5 (4). Rep from * to last 5 sts. K2tog. K3. 72 (77) sts.
Work 5 rows even.
7th row: K2 (3). *K2tog. K4 (3). Rep from * to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 60 (62) sts.
Work 5 rows even.
13th row: K2 (3). *K2tog. K3 (2).
Rep from * to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 48 (47) sts.
Work 11 rows even.
25th row: K0 (2). *K2tog. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 32 sts.
Work 11 rows even.
37th row: K1. *K2tog. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 17 sts. Work 3 rows even.
41st row: K1. *K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 9 sts. Break yarn leaving a long end. Draw end through rem sts and fasten securely.
Sew centre back seam.
Make pom-poms: Wind A around 4 fingers approx 70 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in centre. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape. Sew one pom-pon to each Earflap as illustrated.