Burial Gown in 4 Sizes

I've had requests to post this pattern from my old Geocities web page, so here it is. The pattern is in 4 sizes, from extra small preemie to full term. It is basically a raglan sweater that is increased at the waist and a skirt in a lacy pattern is added.

BURIAL GOWN IN 4 SIZES

This burial gown is a simple raglan cardigan that increases at the waist for a full skirt. The gown is meant to be used with the opening down the back, add ribbons at the neck and waist for ties. You can use Yarn Over for your increases at the waist to accommodate a ribbon tie. I do not sew underarm seams, it is easier to dress when the sleeves are open. You can put ribbons for ties if you wish. I’ve included directions for 3 different easy lace patterns. You can substitute a pattern of your choice. If you choose a lace pattern that has large holes, you may want to line the skirt. These lace patterns should not need lining.

Materials: Baby Sport yarn, #5 needles (US), 4 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders, ribbon

Gauge:6 sts = 1", 8 rows = 1"

Abbreviations: sts - stitches, yo - yarn over, K2tog - Knit 2 sts together, SKPsso - Slip 1 stitch, Knit 1 stitch, Pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch (1 stitch decreased),

Notes: I increase by knitting in the front and back of the stitch.

Sizes: Extra Small Preemie, (Small Preemie, Large Preemie, Full Term)

Weight: 1 - 2 lbs, (3 - 5 lbs, 6 - 8 lbs, 9 - 11 lbs)

Chest: 10" (12", 14", 16")

Neck to Hem: 12" (13.5", 15", 16.5")

GOWN
Bodice:

Cast on 40 (44, 48, 48) sts.
Rows 1 & 2: Knit.
Row 3: K2, *yo, P2tog* end yo, P2tog, K2.
Rows 4 & 5: Knit.

Row 6: K1, P1, K1, P 4 (5, 6, 6) sts, place marker; P 6 (6, 6, 6) sts, place marker (sleeve); P 14 (16, 18, 18) sts, place marker (front); P 6 (6, 6, 6) sts, place marker (sleeve); Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Row 7: K1, P1, K1, *Knit to 1 st before marker, increase in the sts before and after the marker* repeat across, end K1, P1, K1. 8 sts increased.

Row 8: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Repeat Row 7 & 8 4 (6, 8, 11) more times. Total stitches 80 (100, 120, 144) sts.

Next Row: K1, P1, K1, Knit to marker, slip the next 16 (20, 24, 30) sts to a holder for the sleeve. Cast on 6 sts, knit to the next marker, slip the next 16 (20, 24, 30) sts to a holder for the second sleeve. Cast on 6 sts, knit to the last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1. Total sts 60 (72, 84, 96) sts.

Next Row: K1, P1, K1, purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Skirt: Pointed Lace, Baby Face Lace or Scalloped Lace.

Pointed Lace (m9+1): Keeping seed stitch borders, increase 19 (25, 22, 19) sts evenly across the row. 79 (97, 106, 115) sts.

Next Row: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Row 1: (Right side) K1, P1, K1, K1, *yo, K2, K2tog, SKPsso, K2, yo, k1* repeat across to last 4 sts, K1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 2: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Repeat Pointed Lace Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until skirt is 9" (10",11",12")
Knit 1" in garter stitch, bind off.

Baby Fan Lace (m11): Keeping seed stitch borders, increase 12 (22, 21, 20) sts evenly across the row. 72 (94, 105, 116) sts.

Next Row: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Row 1:(Right side) K1, P1, K1, K2tog twice, *(yo, K1) 3x, yo, k2tog 4x, repeat from *, end (yo, k1) 3x, yo, K2tog twice, K1, P1, K1.

Row 2: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
Row 3: K1, P1, K1, Knit to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
Row 4: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
Repeat Baby Fan Lace pattern Rows 1 - 4 until skirt is 9" (10", 11", 12").
Knit 1" in garter stitch, bind off.

Scalloped Lace : Keeping seed stitch borders, increase 24 (25, 26, 27) sts evenly across the row. 84 (97,110,123) sts.

Next Row: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Row 1:(Right side) K1, P1, K1, *SKPsso, K9, K2tog* repeat to last 3 sts, end K1, P1, K1.
Row 2: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
Row 3: K1, P1, K1, *SKPsso, K7, k2tog* repeat to last 3 sts, end K1, P1, K1.
Row 4: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.
Row 5: K1, P1, K1, *SKPsso, yo (K1, yo) 5x, k2tog* repeat to last 3 sts, end K1, P1, K1.
Row 6: K1, P1, K1, Purl to last 3 sts, K1, P1, K1.

Repeat Scalloped Lace pattern Rows 1 - 6 until skirt is 9" (10", 11", 12").
Knit 1" in garter stitch, bind off.

Sleeves:

Put 16 (20, 24, 30) sts from holder onto the needle. Purl across.

Pointed Lace: Increase 12 (17, 13, 16) sts evenly across the row. Purl across. Repeat rows 1 & 2 of Pointed Lace Pattern until sleeve is 3" (3.5", 4", 4.5") from underarm.
*K1, K2tog* across the row. Knit 5 rows garter stitch and bind off.

Baby Fan Lace: Increase 6 (13, 9, 14) sts evenly across the row. Purl across. Repeat rows 1 - 4 of Baby Fan Lace Pattern until sleeve is 3" (3.5", 4", 4.5") from underarm.
*K1, K2tog* across the row. Knit 5 rows garter stitch and bind off.

Scalloped Lace: Increase 12 (8, 17, 23) sts evenly across the row. Purl across. Repeat rows 1 - 6 of Scalloped Lace Pattern until sleeve is 3" (3.5", 4", 4.5") from underarm.
*K1, K2tog* across the row. Knit 5 rows garter stitch and bind off.

BONNET

Cast on 19 sts. Knit in stockinette for 3". Cast on 18 sts at the beginning of the next two rows. (55 sts). Knit in Pointed lace or Baby Fan pattern for 3", garter stitch for 5 rows, Bind off. Sew side seams.

Scalloped lace pattern. Cast on 18 sts. Knit in stockinette stitch for 3". Cast on 18 sts at the beginning of the next two rows. (54 sts). Knit in Scalloped lace pattern for 3", garter stitch for 5 rows. Bind off. Sew side seams.

BOOTIES

Sizes 2.5", 3", 3.5"

Increase by knitting in the front and the back of the stitch.

Cast on 16, 24, 32 sts.
Rows 1 & 2: Knit.
Row 3: Inc, Inc, K 4,8,12 sts, Inc 4x, K 4, 8, 12 sts, Inc, Inc.
Row 4: Inc, Inc, K 8, 12, 16 sts, Inc 4x, K 8, 12, 16 sts. Total stitches 32, 40, 48.

Knit even in garter stitch until 8, 10, 12 RIDGES from the beginning.

Shape Toe:
Row 1: Knit 8, 12, 16 sts, (K 2 tog) 8x, K 8, 12, 16 sts. (24, 32, 40) sts.
Row 2: K 5, 9, 13 sts, (K 2 tog) twice, (SL, K 2 tog, Psso) twice, (SL Psso) twice, K 5, 9, 13 sts.
Stitches on needle: 16, 24, 32 sts.

Eyelet Row: K1 *yo, K 2 tog* to last 3 sts, K 2 tog, K1.

K1, P1 rib for 5 rows.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 10 rows Garter Stitch.
K1, P1 rib for 2 rows.
Bind off loosely. Sew sole and heel seam.