Preemie Size?

Preemie Size?

Postby Casey » Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:46 pm

I was wondering if this pattern is adjustable for a preemie size?
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Re: Preemie Size?

Postby malca » Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:16 pm

smallest size is NB (new born) with a chest size of 15.75 (15 3/4)
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Re: Preemie Size?

Postby Casey » Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:08 pm

malca wrote:smallest size is NB (new born) with a chest size of 15.75 (15 3/4)

Would using a smaller hook possibly make it preemie size? The lady I'm making it for, they're thinking her granddaughter will be about 4.5 pounds when she's born and she really likes this gown so I want to try to make it as close as I can to fit.
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Re: Preemie Size?

Postby malca » Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:23 pm

i have been in touch with the designer, either she or i will get back to you tomorrow

dont want to steer you wrong or give you wrong information
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Re: Preemie Size?

Postby Lisa » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:54 am

Hi Casey!

It will be really hard to say whether it will work, because it will depend on your gauge and tension. But also, the yoke may turn out to be too long, as well since it will be much more difficult to adjust that. Some newborns are about 6 lbs, but at that age, even 1 pound increases the size quite a bit. I do have the Tiny Blossoms Christening gown, and that has 2 sizes for preemies. I wish I could be of more help, but I would hate to say yes it will work, and it not. I hope this helps some!
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Re: Preemie Size?

Postby malca » Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:29 pm

casey,

i would get gauge as written and then maybe go down 1 hook size - ie - if you get gauge with a size 7 then try making it with a size 8 but cant guarantee it would fit, sorry cant be of more help
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Re: Preemie Size?

Postby Casey » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:46 pm

Thank you both so much! If I can't figure how to get it smaller I'll just make it in newborn.
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Re: Preemie Size?

Postby malca » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:54 pm

did u check out tiny blossoms as lisa suggestion - its also a beautiful gown
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