The graphic for this pattern is based on house facade tiles photographed in Portugal. It is a two-color stranded knitting pattern with a very fine gauge. It is really important to get the gauge right for this one.

This pattern is perfect for winter babies. The booties are thick and warm, and the high ankle helps them stay on tiny feet. The booties knit up wham bam fast and there is no sewing involved. Yes people, you heard me right. No sewing.

The cute little peak keeps its shape by knitting magic--no cardboard or plastic reinforcements needed. This is a very quick knit, warm and stylish. I was able to crank out a bunch of these for Christmas presents, which is why I didn’t get the pattern out in time for the holidays! Sorry!

This hat is totally adorable in all sizes. I worked long and hard on this one, to make it really perfect. There is no cardboard in the lovely, curved peak. It keeps its shape by magic.

One good variation on this hat would be to simplify by knitting the first 8 rows in plain seed stitch on the smaller needles, so that you don’t have to knit on two different sized needles at one time.

Looking for a slightly smaller size?

How the Design Came to Be