en Pointe Layette Pattern - PDF

en Pointe Layette   designed by Donna Higgins

precious knits from head to toe.

sizing:  newborn / 6 month

finished size: 4 (5)" foot / 14 (16)" head

gauge: 28 sts per 4 inches in stockinette stitch on smaller needle / 3 sts per 1 inch - triple stranded

yarn: pea weepaca by Big Bad Wool [50% fine washable merino / 50% baby alpaca; 175 yds / 160 m]

striped booties, hat and headband:  1 skein pea weepaca in 2 colors (shown in raw and bleach)

wrap & matching headband: 1 skein1 pea weepaca in 2 colors + 1 skein weepaca held together (triple stranded) & novelty handspun yarn for crochet trim. (shown in raw, minty, coral)

tools: size 2 - 16" circular needle for striped booties, hat and headband & an extra needle for 3-needle bind off, size 13 - 16" circular needle and set of DPN's for wrap, size C & J hook for crochet trim, size 9 - 16" circular needle for matching headband, stitch marker, tapestry needle for seaming

notions: small pom for each bootie, hat & headband, coil-less pins for attaching poms (removable for washing), 2 – 3/8-inch buttons for optional bootie strap (not shown), 2 - 3/4-inch buckles for optional slide, 1 - 3/4-inch buckle for headband.

Skills Recommended: increase & decrease, slip stitches, stripes(alternate each color every 2 rows), seaming and crochet.

Become familiar with the abbreviations used in this pattern before you begin.

The best compliment comes from actual use.  That is why our products are meant to be worn, gently washed and cherished.   Wear it out!   Literally and figuratively!   Embellish with a 'wear it out' sewn-in tag.  

When gifting, attach a 'wear it out' hang tag complete with sweet sentiments and proper care instructions. 

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