Baby & Kids Jacket with Hood in Crucci 8ply Pure Wool Soft

Description

This intermediate-level Baby & Kids Jacket with Hood is designed using Crucci 8ply Pure Wool Soft yarn. The jacket features a cozy hood and a textured pattern, providing warmth and comfort for little ones aged 3-6 months to 5 years.

Tension

• 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10 cm over pattern, using 4.00mm needles.
• 25 stitches and 48 rows to 10 cm over garter stitch, using 3.25mm needles.

Size

Materials and Measurements

Note: This pattern can also be knitted in Crucci 8ply Crepe, Crucci Merino 8ply, Crucci Fernwood, and Crucci Lambshair. Quantities are approximate as they vary between knitters.

Needle Sizes

• 1 pair each of 4.00mm (UK 8) and 3.25mm (UK 10) knitting needles, or sizes required to give correct tension.
• 5 stitch-holders.
• 3 buttons.
• A yarn needle.

Instructions Overview

• Jacket: The jacket is worked in pieces and then sewn together. The front, back, and sleeves are knit separately, followed by the hood, which is attached at the neckline.
• Hood: The hood is knit separately and sewn to the body, with a ribbed edge for added comfort.

Stitch Patterns

• Main Pattern:
  • Alternating blocks of knit and purl stitches create a textured design.
• Garter Stitch:
  • Knit every row.

Finishing

• Seams: Use mattress stitch to join raglan seams, side seams, and sleeve seams.
• Buttons: Sew buttons onto the button band after blocking.
• Hood: Fold the hood and sew the back seam, then attach it to the neckline.

Designer

Crucci

Yarn Size

8ply

Recommended Yarn

Crucci 8ply Pure Wool Soft

Notions

5 stitch-holders, 3 buttons, a yarn needle