Baby Jacket & Hat Knit Kit 4Ply
Baby Jacket & Hat Knit Kit 4ply
Knit a button-front jacket and matching hat from Naturally N1218 in soft New Zealand Merino 4ply. The original printed pattern shows three Waikiwi colours; this kit supplies one selected Baby Haven shade for a single-colour version. Work the pattern’s A, B and C sections in that same shade, following its stitch, shaping and size instructions.
Skill level and techniques
Intermediate. The jacket and hat are knitted flat, with shaping, garment assembly, buttonholes and finishing. The source pattern's three-colour sections are worked in one selected shade in this kit.
Kit contents
- New Zealand Merino 4ply in your selected shade: 2 balls for newborn, 3 for 3 months, 3 for 6–9 months, or 4 for 12–18 months (50 g and approximately 178 m per ball)
- Printed Naturally N1218 jacket and hat pattern
- Four handmade wooden buttons
Sizes and yarn supplied
| Pattern size | To fit chest | Finished jacket chest | Yarn in kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 36 cm | 41 cm | 356 m (2 balls) |
| 3 months | 41 cm | 46 cm | 534 m (3 balls) |
| 6–9 months | 46 cm | 51 cm | 534 m (3 balls) |
| 12–18 months | 51 cm | 56 cm | 712 m (4 balls) |
The pattern gives approximate yarn quantities for a different three-colour yarn. Check tension and yarn use as you knit.
Needles and tension
28 stitches and 36 rows over 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles. You will also need 2.75 mm and 3.25 mm straight needles, a stitch holder and markers. Needles and tools are separate from the kit.
Who is this project for?
This classic baby jacket and matching hat are a useful next garment project for a knitter confident with shaping and seams. The kit uses one colour of soft New Zealand Merino 4ply throughout, rather than the three-colour combination pictured in the original pattern. You can also explore the Naturally N1218 pattern separately.
Frequently asked questions
Will my finished set have three colours like the pattern photo?
No. This kit supplies one shade of New Zealand Merino 4ply; work the pattern's A, B and C sections in that same shade.
Does the kit make a cardigan and hat?
Yes. Its size-specific yarn allowance is intended for one jacket and matching hat.
Why do 3 months and 6–9 months share an option?
Both kit sizes have 534 metres of yarn. Follow the measurements and pattern instructions for the size you actually want.
Are the buttons included?
Yes. The kit lists four handmade wooden buttons. You will need your own needles and other tools.
What needles and tension do I need?
Use 2.75 mm and 3.25 mm straight needles, aiming for 28 stitches and 36 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles.