KNITTING PATTERN -- Garter stitch jacket with back pleat and cable hat - P103
This little garter stitch jacket with back pleat is knitted from the bottom to underarm, in one piece, sleeves knitted separately then joined to yoke. It is an easy knit, suitable for the experienced beginner knitter. The pattern also comes with a hat that has a simple cable pattern on front and back. The hat is one for the intermediate knitter, is knitted in one piece, then stitches are picked up around the hat to form the band.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
Schematic and chart for Cable is also included.
SIZES
[A] -- 0-3 months
[B] -- 3-6 months
[C] -- 6-12 months
[D] -- 12-18 months
YARN REQUIRED
LIGHT #3, Double Knit, Light worsted, 105 m /114 yds per 50 gram ball .
JACKET
[A] -- 3 x 50g balls
[B] -- 4 x 50g balls
[C] -- 5 x 50g balls
[D] -- 6x 50g balls
HAT
Sizes 6 – 12 months, and 1 -2 years add 1 extra 50 gram ball of yarn.
Size 2 – 4 years add an extra 2 x 50 gram balls.
NEEDLES REQUIRED
One pair 4mm (US 6 : UK 8) extra long straight needles or circulars.
Stitch holder.
Size 3.75mm (US 5 : UK 9) circular needles for Hat.
One set double pointed 4mm (US 6 : UK 8) for Hat.
Cable needle.
OTHER MATERIALS
2 Buttons
TENSION / GAUGE
Jacket - 20 sts x 38 rows = 10cm (4 in) worked in garter stitch on 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles.
Hat – 32 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4 in) worked in Cable pattern on 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles.