New, dimensions needed for KAS hats and garments and blankets. 2012 CUDDLES UPDATE!
The following are the UPDATED recommended dimensions for various KAS garments.
SQUARES TOTAL REQUIRED FOR BLANKETS-- (we used to do different sizes but this size will grow with the child and is the only size being made now):
5 x 7 = 35 squares
HAT SIZES Head Circumference (HC) Hat circumference (hc) Hat height (HH) The children have such large heads that we encourage making the Teens/small adult size hats now so the kids don't outgrow their warm hats.
Child (3-10 yrs) HC 19"-20 1/2", HH 8.5"
Pre-teens, Teens and Adults HC 20 1/2"-22", HH 9-10" (or longer to make a warm turn up brim)
SLIP-OVER DIMENSIONS---
Body Rectangle(BR) Shoulder Straps(SS) Total Length(TL) Armhole Length (AL)
(please note for vests and slipovers, all garments, we ask the length be a minimum of 3 inches longer than the garment is wide so it will fit over often swollen little tummies and not leave a cold gap...thank you so much!)
BR-11x12" SS-2x2" TL-15" AL-4"
BR-13x14" SS-3x3" TL- 17" AL-5"
BR-14x15" SS-3" wide x 4" TL-18" AL-6"
BR-15x16" SS-3" wide x 4" TL-19" AL-6"
BR-16x17" SS-3" wide x 4" TL-20" AL-7"
GO-OVER DIMENSIONS:
SIZE 4-6
FRONT AND BACK PANEL 16X16 inches(four 8" squares for each front and each back), plus a 3 inch bottom rib or border. You could also make 8" x 10" "squares, that will ensure the needed length when sewn together. :)
SLEEVES 14 inches at shoulder seam14 inches long
NECK OPENING 3.5 - 4 inches at top of front panel4 inches each side of neck edge over to the sleeves seam.
SIZE 8-14
FRONT AND BACK PANEL 20x24 inches ie. four 10"x12" "squares" for each front and back or one solid piece for each front and back. The length is really important to cover their swollen tummies. Thanks!
SLEEVES 16 inches at shoulder seam15-16 inches long
NECK OPENING 4 - 5 inches at top of front panel4 inches each side of neck edge to the shoulder seam.
KAS CUDDLES:
CIRCUMFERENCE --- 28-29 inches up to 32 inches circumference.
LENGTH--- 29-30" PLUS a 5" cuff up top (unjoined top five inches=35" length total) with a flat seamed bottom, no gathers. The infants need "kick room" in the bottom of the Cuddle. That's what we've been told. Thank you!
These can be knit on a round loom with the right circumference or round needles or crocheted. The new length is important as the babies grow longer so fast and still need the warmth. Thanks! :)
Tags: 2012, Cuddles, blankets, garments, hats, measurements, sizes
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Permalink Reply by Elyse on -
I'm making a newborn one to start for practice but I think I can convert this to toddler sizes. If so I'll post.
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Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on -
If not Elyse, mark it "for Zimbabwe" as another truck will be heading over there and they need EVERYTHING, including any baby items you have. :)
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Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on
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Yes, the biggest size would be great. Christine. It's a charming pattern with nice long sleeves on it and enough body length I think to cover often swollen malnourished little tummies. :)
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Permalink Reply by Elyse on
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The fact that it's a wrap should mean it can fit easily over other clothes for layering. I have Soweto, South Africa saved on the weather channel website so I can see the temp there. Keeps me inspired to knit!!
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Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on
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Yes, I agree...a wrap also gives a double layer of warmth right over the tummy, the best spot for extra warmth. The children's clothes, as you can see, are often so thin they don't give much warmth so a wrap is very welcome. It also can expand with the child as it is tied. That's a good idea to have the South African temps saved so you can see them. Whatever inspires us to help keep the kids warm is awesome! :)
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Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on
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I've been through Wisconsin, it's very pretty there. We've been down to Chicago a few times and you guys are enroute. We live just 2 1/2 hours north of the MN/Canada border. :)
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Permalink Reply by Linda Maltby on -
Thought I'd bring this discussion forward in light of Ronda's request for larger items.....and LOTS of squares. A good idea would be to make hats in adult sizes so the children can wear them for many years.
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Permalink Reply by Helen M. Flagg on -
Please, just a word about the KASCuddle dimensions. There are so many references on the Forum to various lengths for the KASCuddle. As of 3/2012, please make the KASCuddles 29-30" long in the BODY of the KASCuddle. That length does NOT include the collar, which is 5". The 29-30" body length is to assist the creche caregivers in covering larger and longer babies up to nine months. The KASCuddle has proved to be a very popular item because it assists the very busy caregivers in keeping the babies covered when they are in the Cuddles. Please make your KASCuddles 29-30" in the BODY. The pattern on the Knitalong says 25" and is incorrect. The circumference of 28-29" is correct.
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