Kirsty's Cap and Cuddly Booties

Create a delightful and adorable set for your own little one with our Kirsty collection! This charming pattern includes a pair of seamless booties and a stylish tam, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters. The booties are designed to be knit in one piece with a touch of colorwork for added charm, while the tam features a nice deep band with a solid underbrim and a fun, eye-catching colorwork wheel toward the center that will surely be a hit!

For this project, you will need approximately 200 yards of washable, worsted-weight wool yarn. The sample uses Kraemer’s Summit Hill yarn in four vibrant colors:
- MC (Main Color: Fluorite) – 125 yards
- CC1 (Contrast Color 1: Giggle) – 25 yards
- CC2 (Contrast Color 2: Balsa) – 25 yards
- CC3 (Contrast Color 3: Peridot) – 25 yards

You will need US #6 double-pointed needles (dpns) and US #6 circular needles in both 16-inch and 24-inch lengths to complete this adorable ensemble.

Kirsty’s Cap: This tam begins with a cozy ribbed band and features rapid increases of 14 stitches every other round until the desired total is reached. A purl “rim” helps to create a firm edge for setting the plate or cardboard form, leading into the playful stranded colorwork section that gracefully decreases towards the center with a stylish i-cord tab finish.

Kirsty’s Booties: Starting at the cuff, these delightful booties are knit in the round. After some ribbing, you will switch to a few rounds of stockinette stitch. Subsequently, the pattern offers a whimsical touch with colorwork to complete the perfect booties for your little one, ensuring they stay both fashionable and comfy.

This Kirsty set is a wonderful addition to your knitting repertoire, perfect for gifting or keeping your own child cozy and cute. So grab your yarn and needles, and let the fun of knitting begin!