Alpaca Baby Hat & Booties Knitting Pattern (AP1571)

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Alpaca Baby Hat & Booties Knitting Pattern Create a beautiful matching baby hat and bootee set with this charming knitting pattern. The design includes both a striped version using three complementary colours and a classic plain version, making it perfect for welcoming a new arrival or gifting to new parents. The hat is worked seamlessly in the round on double-pointed needles with a neatly shaped crown, while the bootees are knitted flat from the sole upwards before being seamed. A textured folded rib cuff keeps little feet snug, and the striped version features simple two-round stripes with an attractive ridged detail across the foot. Photographed in Alpaca Yarns Indiecita Easy Wash, a soft, machine washable yarn that provides warmth, comfort and excellent stitch definition. Sizes Measurement Size Hat (to fit head cm) 40–45 Bootees (to fit foot cm) 8–9 Age (months) 3–6 Designed for a comfortable fit with gentle stretch for growing babies. Yarn Requirements Recommended yarn: Alpaca Yarns Indiecita Easy Wash Stripe Set Colour Yarn required (approx. metres)* Contrast Colour 1 175 Contrast Colour 2 175 Contrast Colour 3 175 Plain Set Colour Yarn required (approx. metres)* Main Colour 350 *Estimated from ball quantities listed in the pattern (based on 175 metres per 50g ball). Suitable for 4 Ply/Fingering weight yarn, especially soft wool or alpaca blends that are gentle against baby's skin. Needles & Notions 3.25mm double-pointed needles (hat) 3.75mm double-pointed needles (hat) 3.25mm knitting needles (bootees) 3.75mm knitting needles (bootees) Wool needle Gauge 23 stitches × 32 rows Stocking stitch on 3.75mm needles Accurate gauge is important for correct sizing. Construction Overview Hat worked seamlessly in the round Bootees worked flat from the sole upwards Choice of striped or plain colourway Shaped crown and folded rib cuffs for a snug finish ✔ Includes matching hat and bootees ✔ Choice of striped or classic plain designs ✔ Soft, practical and machine washable ✔ Suitable for Intermediate knitters Show more