Garter Stitch Jacket with Hood Knitting Pattern (K512)
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Garter Stitch Jacket with Hood Knitting Pattern — K512
A straightforward baby jacket with garter-stitch texture, a separate hood and button tabs.
Construction and skill guidance
Back, fronts, sleeves and hood are knitted flat separately and seamed. The fronts have neck shaping; the back is a simple garter-stitch rectangle. Buttonhole tabs are knitted separately.
Confident beginner: knit stitches, basic shaping, buttonholes and seaming.
Sizes and measurements
Choose by measurements; ages, where provided, are approximate.
| Size | Finished chest (cm) | Shoulder length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 40 | 24 | 14 |
| 3–6 months | 45 | 26 | 15 |
| 6–9 months | 51 | 28 | 17 |
| 9–12 months | 57 | 30 | 18 |
| 1–2 years | 62 | 32 | 19 |
Estimated yarn requirements
New Zealand Merino 8ply, worked single-stranded. Approximately 138 m per 50 g. Approved shop replacement.
| Size | Yarn (m) |
|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 276 |
| 3–6 months | 414 |
| 6–9 months | 552 |
| 9–12 months | 552 |
| 1–2 years | 690 |
Equivalent-metre estimates based on Classic DK quantities at the owner-confirmed 138 m per 50 g. These are not confirmed designer consumption for the replacement yarn. Knit and wash/block a swatch to match the pattern gauge; allow extra for swatching or changes.
Gauge
21 stitches to 10 cm in garter stitch on 4 mm needles. The pattern does not give a row gauge.
Needles and notions
4 mm straight needles and a sewing-up needle. Make 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 button tabs by size, with a matching button for each tab.
Pattern format
Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase includes the pattern; yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same construction as K506?
No. K512 uses separate flat pieces in 8ply; K506 is a different 4ply design with a main garment worked in one piece.