Childs Harlequin Sunsuit Knitting Pattern

Harlequin Sunsuit: This pattern contains directions to knit, crochet detail, the outfit pictured. The official magazine write-up: "Darling daughters can go for a swim in the halter strap sunsuit. The front combines green and white in harlequin fashion; the back is all green. Embroidered roses dot white panels; waist drawstring and ribbed leg bands flatter tiny figures".   Sizes: Directions for size 1. Changes for sizes 2 and 3 are in parentheses. Fits Hip: 21" (22"-23" )

Materials:  Spinnerin Coquette or Candour, 2 1-oz. skeins Green, main color (MC); 1 skein White, contrasting color (CC);   Small amount of red yarn;   Knitting needles Nos. 2 and 4. (Or, English sizes, 11 and 9.);   Steel crochet hook No. 5;   One small button.   (Gauge: 7 sts=1"; 9 rows=1")