Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Baby Bartlett Set Knitting

Spud & Chloë by Blue Sky Fibers Baby Bartlett Set

What Is Being Made

The Baby Bartlett Set is a coordinated knitting project designed for infants, consisting of a striped hat and a matching sweater. This set is ideal for creating a cohesive, colorful outfit for babies in sizes 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 12–18 months. The design features playful color combinations using the Spud & Chloë Fine yarn line, with color options including Calypso as the main color paired with Cricket, Popcorn, Dachshund, and Glow Worm.

Finished Measurements

• Hat circumference: 11½ (13¼, 14¼) inches
• Sweater chest: 20 (22¼, 24) inches
• Sweater length: 8 (9, 10) inches
• Sleeve length: 6 (6½, 7) inches

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several essential techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The garments are worked in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles, which creates seamless construction and eliminates the need for seaming. The pattern utilizes bottom-up construction, meaning the body and sleeves are knit from the cast-on edge upward. Stripe patterns are incorporated throughout both the hat and sweater, adding visual interest and allowing crafters to work with multiple yarn colors in a structured, repeating sequence.

Stitches Used

The Baby Bartlett Set relies on fundamental knitting stitches that form the foundation of the design. Stockinette stitch (St st) is the primary stitch used for the body and main fabric of both the hat and sweater, creating a smooth, classic knit texture. Ribbing is worked using a knit 2, purl 2 (K2, P2) pattern over a multiple of 4 stitches, providing stretch and structure at the cuffs, neckline, and other finishing edges. The pattern also incorporates standard shaping techniques including knit 2 together (K2tog) decreases, slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases, and make one (M1) increases to achieve proper fit and shaping.

Stripe Pattern Details

The stripe pattern is worked in stockinette stitch using a repeating color sequence: work 2 rounds in color A, 2 rounds in color C, then continue this alternation throughout the designated sections. This creates balanced, evenly-spaced horizontal stripes that showcase the different yarn colors while maintaining a consistent gauge and fabric structure.

Materials and Yarn

The Baby Bartlett Set is designed to be made with Spud & Chloë Fine yarn from Blue Sky Fibers. Each hank contains 65 grams and yields 248 yards, providing ample yardage for the complete set. The pattern requires one hank each of the main color and three coordinating accent colors. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 28 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Needles and Tools

• Size 3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needles for working the hat in the round
• Size 3 (3.25mm) 12-inch circular needle for transitioning sections and smaller circumferences
• Size 3 (3.25mm) 16-inch circular needle for the sweater body
• Stitch markers to denote the beginning of rounds and pattern repeats
• Stitch holders for holding stitches during construction
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing

Construction Overview

The sweater body begins with casting on 140 (156, 168) stitches using the 16-inch circular needle and a contrasting color. After establishing the ribbed cuff pattern, the knitter transitions to stockinette stitch and begins working the stripe pattern. The body is knit in the round until it reaches the appropriate length, at which point stitches are divided to separate the front and back. Sleeves are worked separately and set into the arm