AIDS BABY JUMPERS KNITTING PATTERN

(Australian wool and needle sizes)

Knitted all in one. 
8ply
5mm needles (tight knitters)
4.5mm (loose knitters)

Cast on 44 stitches, work 18 rows in K2, P2 rib.
Work 3 rows stocking stitch.
Cast on 12 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows, at same time change to K2, P2 (for sleeves).  Rib 22 rows.
Next row: Rib 21, cast off 26 stitches, Rib 21.
Next row: Rib 21, cast on 26 stitches, Rib 21.
Work 22 rows in K2, P2 rib.
Cast off 12 stitches at beginning of the next 2 rows.
Word 30 rows stocking stitch.
Work 18 rows K2, P2 rib.
Cast off.

Please stick to pattern as it is proven to work. 

Stripes and bright colours are fine.