Dress your little one in an outfit as sweet as they are with the Bilberry Set! The adorable romper is perfect for layering over long sleeves during a cool spring picnic and the bucket hat will protect their little heads from the sun. We’ve chosen two rich colors of Uptown Bamboo DK for its soft, next-to-skin feel, making this outfit one your baby will love to wear. Blueberries and bilberries were the inspiration for our sample, but let your favorite fruit serve as the foundation of this leaf-topped ensemble!

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Romper:
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18) months
Shown in 12-18 months size
Hat:
Newborn (Baby, Toddler)
Shown in Toddler size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Romper:
Chest: 16¾ (17½, 19¼, 20)”
Length: 14 (15½, 17, 18)”
Hat:
Brim Circumference: 18 (20, 22)”
Sized to fit Head circumference of approx: 13 (14, 15)”
Length: 6½ (7, 7½)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
Romper:
• 522 Sailor (MC) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 525 Willow (CC) – 1 skein (all sizes)
Hat:
• 522 Sailor (MC) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 525 Willow (CC) – 1 skein (all sizes)
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16-24” circular needles and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers (one unique marker to indicate bor), stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, five ½” buttons (Buttons shown are Katrinkles Kaleidoscope buttons)

GAUGE
20 sts x 36 rows/rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st)
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
The romper is knit from the top down starting with the front. Stranded colorwork worked flat is used to create the leaf motif at the top of the body. Directional increases shape the armholes with a built-in I-cord for a tidy finish. The front stitches are placed on hold and then the Back is worked to the underarms. The Front and Back pieces are then joined and worked in the round until the leg openings. Then, the piece is separated again and the leg openings are worked flat, separately. Finally, stitches for the straps are picked up at the top of the back and are worked flat. In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise.
The hat is knit from the top down with spiral increases to shape the crown and brim.

The colorwork motif for both pieces is written and charted for your convenience.