Babygear I

A matching hat and blanket for the tiniest of knitwear fans.

This pattern is sold as a PDF download only and may not be returned.

YARN
CL Merino 4
1400 yards / 1275 meters
Note: the pattern offers additional yarn options.

NEEDLES
for the hat: 0 US/2.0 mm through 5 US/3.75 mm
for the blanket: 0 US/2.0 mm through 7 US/4.5 mm
Please refer to the pattern for complete information regarding needle size, type and length.

OTHER NOTIONS
crochet hook: C/2.5 mm
knitter's pins: 9 dozen
backing buttons: 2 small
tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
hat: 17"/43 cm circumference at bottom edge (may be adjusted from newborn to one year)
blanket: 35.5"/90 cm diameter

FINISHED GAUGE
stockinette stitch: 6 stitches and 8 rows = 1"/2.54 cm

FABRICATION AND CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The hat and blanket are worked in two different stitch patterns; the stockinette section of each piece is picked up from the ottoman rib border and embellished with a Chinese knot.