Just Be a Kid!

Introducing the Spring/Summer 2013 Organic Cotton Pocket Pattern Collection for Simple Kids Knits

Blue Sky Alpacas would like to share our four new and easy patterns featuring organic Skinny Cotton and organic Worsted Cotton. This collectible pattern set features tender illustrations and tactile packaging with designs that allow children to “just be”! Relaxed, simple heirloom pieces to be worn with discovery in mind. You are sure to treasure these items just as much as the memories made while wearing them.

Beatrice steps gingerly into the chilly water as she guides her bright red sailboat away from the shore.

The Beatrice Top encourages long, carefree days at the beach. As with all of the items in this collection, this top is named after a Minnesota lake. (We are, after all, the Land of 10,000 Lakes!)

The Details

Pattern: Beatrice Top
Designer: Erika Flory
Size: 6 months (12-18 months, 2T-3T, 4T-5T)
Needles: Size 5 (3.75mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 5 (3.75mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton, shown in Gravel #314
Pocket Pattern available at Blue Sky Alpacas Stockists
Digital Pattern available in the Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Store

Ready for a picnic after a morning of discoveries, Cameron tiptoes across the sandy beach in search of the perfect location.

The cool breezes of early spring are no match for this comfy hooded vest.

The Details

Pattern: Cameron Hoodie
Designer: Bobbi IntVeld
Size: 6 months (12-18 months, 2T-3T, 4T-5T)
Needles: Size 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 8 (5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton, shown in Sleet #635
Pocket Pattern available at Blue Sky Alpacas Stockists
Digital Pattern available in the Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Store

Gazing at the expanse of the lake, Georgie takes in the blue depths of the water while wriggling toes in the warmth of the golden sand.

This organic cotton blanket wraps your little one in handknit love—it’s just right for drying off or falling off to dreamland!

The Details

Pattern: Georgie Blanket
Designer: Cheryl Nelson
Size: S (L)
Needles: Size 8 (5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size H (5mm) hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton, shown in Shell #606 and Stone #626
Pocket Pattern available at Blue Sky Alpacas Stockists
Digital Pattern available in the Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Store

As she enjoys a visit to the lakeshore, Harriet pauses in her exploration of the shoreline to listen to the lap of the waves and the cry of the gulls.

This simple handknit dress is soft and swingy—perfect for playing along the water’s edge!

The Details

Pattern: Harriet Dress
Designer: Cheryl Nelson
Size: 6 months (12-18 months, 2T-3T, 4T-5T)
Needles: Size 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton, shown in Zinc #304
Pocket Pattern available at Blue Sky Alpacas Stockists
Digital Pattern available in the Blue Sky Alpacas Pattern Store