Single Pattern – Irish Girlie Knits – Sweet Baby Kate

Babies, babies, babies! When faced with at least six babies arriving in the next few months, I knew I needed to knit something fast! That’s when I was inspired to make a sweet, wee version of my Cotty socks, which were named after my great-aunt Katherine.

Gauge: For socks, 32 sts = 4″ over st st; For hat, 24 sts = 4″ over st st

Finished Measurements: Size: 3-6 months, Socks: 2 1/4″ foot circumference, 1 1/12″ approximate leg length Hat: 6″ width, 6″ length

Materials Used: For socks: ~ 65 yards of fingering weight yarn such as Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock mediumweight, Kolláge Yarns Sock-a-licious, Knitted Wit Superwash Merino Fingering, Anzula Squishy; for slightly smaller size, and using smaller needles, approxim

Needle Size: For socks, Size US 2 (2.75mm) or size to obtain gauge either DPNs or circular needles; For hat, Size US 6 (4.00 mm) either DPNs or Circular 16″ with DPNs needed for decreases or size to obtain gauge Pattern / Kit Includes Pattern includes instructions for both hat and socks. Instructions are written for a cuff-down sock. Charts are provided on the last page. Size can be modified by using lighter fingering weight yarns and smaller needles.