Baby Matinee Jacket, Hat & Booties Knit Kit
Baby Matinee Jacket, Hat & Booties Knit Kit
Opal Aquarell 4ply
Create a beautifully delicate handmade set with this Baby Matinee Jacket, Hat & Booties Knit Kit, designed to highlight the soft, painterly colour shifts of Opal Aquarell 4ply yarn.
This charming set features a classic matinee-style jacket with a pretty lace pattern, softly shaped raglan sleeves, and button front. The coordinating hat and booties complete the look, making a timeless and practical outfit for new babies.
The simple lace pattern adds texture and interest while allowing the self-patterning yarn to shine. As you knit, Opal Aquarell’s watercolour-inspired colours unfold naturally — creating a unique set every time without the need for colour changes.
Perfect for newborn gifting, special handmade keepsakes, or everyday baby wear, this set is both delicate and durable.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
• Complete baby set: jacket, hat & booties
• Pretty lace pattern for a delicate handmade look
• Beautiful self-patterning colour changes while you knit
• No colourwork required
• Classic matinee style — perfect for gifting
• Soft, practical and wearable
Skill Level
Intermediate
Suitable for knitters comfortable with:
• knitting lace patterns
• shaping raglan sleeves
• working buttonholes
• increasing and decreasing stitches
• seaming finished pieces
Sizes
To fit chest:
35 (40, 45 cm)
Approx. age guide:
Newborn (3–6 months, 6–12 months)
Finished Measurements
| Size | Newborn | 3–6 mths | 6–12 mths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished chest | 40 cm | 45 cm | 50 cm |
| Length | 20 cm | 25 cm | 29 cm |
| Sleeve length | 10 cm | 13 cm | 15 cm |
Designed with comfortable ease for layering.
Yarn Requirements
| Size | Newborn | 3–6 mths | 6–12 mths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarn required | 425 m | 850 m | 850 m |
Yarn Included
Opal Aquarell 4ply
• 75% virgin wool, 25% polyamide
• 425 m per 100 g ball
• Soft, durable and machine washable
• Watercolour-inspired self-patterning colourways
Perfect for lightweight baby garments that are both beautiful and hard-wearing.
Needles & Notions
• 2.75 mm needles
• 3.25 mm needles
• Stitch holders
• 3 buttons
• Tapestry needle
(Needles not included in kit.)
Gauge
28 stitches × 36 rows = 10 cm in stocking stitch
on 3.25 mm needles.
Kit Includes
- Opal Aquarell yarn in your selected colourway
- Printed Baby Matinee Jacket, Hat & Booties knitting pattern (K3078)
- Handmade With Love Buttons
- Handmade with love tag