Bee by Erssie Major

This is an easy knit hat and bootie set made from worsted/aran Merino yarn and is adorned with black satin and organza ribbons which are unusual on a baby’s garments. The hat is knitted on double pointed needles avoiding seaming but could easily be knitted flat on circulars with back seaming. A black ribbon through the ribbing makes the brim adjustable for different sizes. Twisted cords can be tied to make a little parcel for a rounder look or left to make a square shaped hat. The booties are knitted in a tighter gauge so they have 4 row stripes to match the width of stripes on the hat. They are knitted flat from the sole up and stitches are picked up around the ankle of the upper to knit a ribbed cuff which is seamed at the back continuous with the heel.  Black organza ribbon ties on the booties resemble the translucent wings of bees.

Sizes

To fit baby from 3-6 months.
 
Hat can be adjusted to fit smaller size if ribbon is tied more tightly.

Booties can be lengthened or shortened by adding or subtracting multiples of 4 rows (to match stripe pattern on upper) in the middle of the sole and then adding or subtracting the same number of rows in the top of the bootie.

As a rough guide, the sole measurement should be:
Newborn = 3-1/2 inches (9 cm)
3-6 months = 4 inches (10 cm)
6 months = 4-1/4 inches (11 cm)

Yarn

Color A: 2 skeins in color 01 Black
Color B: 1 skein in color 12 Yellow

Yarn Substitutes

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Black and Yellow, or any worsted/aran weight yarn that knits to the same gauge in Black and Yellow or Gold.

Needles

US #7 (4.5 mm): one set of 5 DPNs
US #5 (3.5 mm): one pair of straight needles

Gauge

Hat Gauge
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US #7 (4.5 mm) needles

Booties Gauge
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US #5 (3.5 mm) needles

Notions

Tapestry needle; Hat - 1-1/4 yards (1 meter) black satin ribbon 1/4 inch (7 mm); Booties - 1-1/4 yds (1 meter) of Black Organza (organdie/chiffon) ribbon double edged with satin (helps prevent fraying)