I need help with Berry Snug Suit and Beanie

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Hi! I need help with Berry Snug Suit and Beanie. How I can downsize since the type of yarn I used is slightly different than what is suggested (could not find exactly the one described). I used 100g/160m 55% cotton-45% acrylyic. following the instructions exactly I ended up reaching 3-6 month size while I need 0-3 month

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Down sizing the pattern
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I have no idea but good luck!:pink_heart:

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I just had a look at the pattern images and see that it calls for an 8ply/dk/weight #3 yarn. It also says to use a 3mm, 4mm and 5mm hook.

  1. What size yarn are you using?
  2. Can you tell me about the 3 different hook sizes? When/where are they used? ie: 3mm bands, etc.
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Hi! I need help with Berry Snug Suit and Beanie. How I can downsize since the type of yarn I used is slightly different than what is suggested (could not find exactly the one described). I used 100g/160m 55% cotton-45% acrylyic. following the instructions exactly I ended up reaching 3-6 month size while I need 0-3 month

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Given that I don’t have access to the pattern and just going off the images, here are my thoughts/suggestions:

Beanie:

  • Looks like it’s made starting in the round (crown) and then transitions into rows, and seamed down one side.
  • For an 8ply/dk/weight #3 yarn, the recommended hook size is generally 4mm. If you have a loose tension you could size down to a 3.5mm.
  • Alternatively, reduce the number of rounds at the crown of the head as well as the number of rib rows you worked to correspond with the reduced stitch count of the crown.

Suit:

  • Looks to be worked in 3 pieces - the front (circle) and back with buttons (2 x semi circles), joined around the outside leaving an opening for the neck/head. Band worked for centre opening and neck opening.
  • Again, you could reduce the size of your hook to a 3.5mm for the main body and to a 3mm for the bands if you have a loose tension.
  • Alternatively, work less rounds for the front (smaller circle) and also work less rows for the back sections. Seam around the outside leaving a large enough opening for the babies neck. Create the bands using a 3mm hook. You will need to reduce the number of stitches made for the bands. You will also need to adjust the button hole locations to suit the new measurements.

I hope this helps. :smiley:

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Thank you for the reply, as I could not find the same yarn type in my region I used #4 yarn (viscose/cotton) which is considered the closest thing here (but thicker obviously) and I used hook 3.5mm for the body. But I ended up with a bigger size so I have to find a way to down size. I think what you suggested to eliminhate some rounds will work

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