
Garter Stitch Jacket with Hood Knitting Pattern (K512)
Skill Level: Beginner
Garter Stitch Jacket with Hood in Naturally Classic DK/8ply
Description
The Garter Stitch Jacket with Hood is a warm and practical project for little ones, featuring a cozy hood and charming button tab details. This jacket is knitted entirely in garter stitch, providing texture and warmth. Suitable for babies and toddlers from 0-2 years, it’s crafted with Naturally Classic DK/8ply yarn, making it soft and durable for everyday wear.
Tension
21 stitches and 44 rows to 10 cm over garter stitch, using 4.00mm needles.
Sizes
Size (approx age) | 0-3 months | 3-6 months | 6-9 months | 9-12 months | 1-2 years |
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Finished Chest | 40 cm (16 in) | 45 cm (18 in) | 51 cm (20 in) | 57 cm (22½ in) | 62 cm (24½ in) |
Length to Shoulder | 24 cm (9½ in) | 26 cm (10¼ in) | 28 cm (11 in) | 30 cm (11¾ in) | 32 cm (12½ in) |
Sleeve Length | 14 cm (5½ in) | 15 cm (6 in) | 17 cm (6¾ in) | 18 cm (7 in) | 19 cm (7½ in) |
Materials
Item | Quantities |
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Naturally Classic DK/8ply (50g balls) | 2 |
Needle sizes | 4.00mm straight needles |
Notions | Buttons (L22), yarn needle |
Needle Sizes
- 4.00mm straight needles (US 6)
Instructions Overview
Jacket
- Back: Worked in garter stitch with simple shaping for the armholes and neck.
- Fronts: Both left and right fronts include shaping for the neckline and garter stitch tabs with buttonholes.
- Sleeves: Worked flat with gradual increases to shape the arms.
- Hood: Knitted flat with decreases for the back neck shaping. The top seam is sewn for a snug fit.
Finishing
- Seams: Sew shoulder seams and attach the hood. Set in the sleeves and join side seams.
- Buttons: Sew tabs to one side and buttons on the opposite, aligning with the buttonholes.
- Blocking: Gently block to size for a polished finish.
Designer
Naturally Yarns
Yarn Size
DK (8ply)
Recommended Yarn
Notions
Buttons, yarn needle