This adorable pattern is adapted from a vintage pattern which was available from multiple yarn companies - Bear Brand, Fleisher, Bucilla, and Columbia to name a few! - in the 1930s-1950s. While the basic idea is the same, the pattern has been updated to account for modern knitters and sizing.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Perennial (60% superwash Merino, 25% Suri alpaca, 15% nylon; 497 yds/100gm skein):
gold 714: 1 (2) skein(s).
GAUGE
32 sts + 44 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette st on larger needle, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – US 1 (2.25 mm) straights.
1 – US 2 (2.75 mm) straights.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch marker, 2.75 mm crochet hook, waste yarn or stitch holder, 4 - .5” buttons.
SIZE
To fit 0–6 (6–12) months. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
SKILLS
Yarn overs, decreases, single crochet.

Useful Tips
For a tutorial on working from charts, visit our Charts Series: kelbournewoolens.com/tips-and-tricks/
working-from-charts

For a tutorial on working the mattress stitch, visit: kelbournewoolens.com/tips-and-tricks/mattress-stitch

For a tutorial on seaming perpendicular pieces, visit: kelbournewoolens.com/tips-and-tricks/perpendicular-seaming

Images: Linette Kielinski