Bobbie - striped mittens and bootees

This 8ply Bootie and Mitten set is worked in easy stocking stitch, with a garter stitch edging and offers the option of knitted i-cord or ribbon ties. It features two row stripes which will suit a boy or girl and can even be worked in your favourite sports team colours.

Pattern sizes: 0 (3-6-9) months.

To fit foot: 7 (8-9-10) cm [2¾ (3¼-3½-4) ins].

Yarn required:

Lincraft Double Knitting 8ply Yarn, 100g balls@266m.

1 (1-1-1) ball 1st Colour (C1-aqua).

1 (1-1-1) ball 2nd Colour (C2-yellow).

Quantities vary between knitters and types of yarns.

Needles required:

A pair of 4.00mm [UK 8, US 6] knitting needles.

2 double-pointed 4.00mm [UK 8, US 6] knitting needles for optional i-cord.

Wool needle for sewing up.

Also required:

192 (204-216-228) cm [76 (80-84-88) ins] narrow ribbon (optional).

Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm [4 ins] over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.

This style of bootie + mittens are also available in prem sizes.

Pattern rating: Easy.