453 Bumblebee Set - Blanket and Hat Knitting Pattern for Babies in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK

This adorable Bumblebee hat and blanket set features a cabled honeycomb stitch pattern, black and light yellow stripes, and little knit and crocheted bumblebees. Worked in the super-soft and machine-washable Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK, this set is sure to wrap a special little one in warmth and comfort.

This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Finished Measurements:
     Blanket: 32” x 32” (36” x 36”, 40” x 40”)
     Hat: To fit 9-12 mos (2 yrs, 3 yrs)
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g/137yds)
     Blanket:
        MC: 8 (10, 12) balls, shown in #10 Soft Yellow
        CC1: 1 ball, shown in #03 Black
        CC2: 1 ball, shown in #01 Natural (minimal amounts needed for bumblebee wings)
     Hat:
        MC: 1 ball, shown in #10 Soft Yellow
        CC1: 1 ball, shown in #03 Black
        CC2: 1 ball, shown in #01 Natural (minimal amounts needed for bumblebee wings)
Needles: 
     US 6 (4.00mm)
     US 7 (4.50mm)
     US 8 (5.00mm)
Hook: US E/4 (3.50mm)
Gauge: 24 sts and 22 rows = 4” in pattern with largest needles

Pattern updated 04/29/2014. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.