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Knitting Pattern Kp45 Baby Matinee Jacket Hat Trousers USA Terminology

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This beautiful baby matinee jacket, hat and trousers set is perfect for keeping your little one warm and cozy. The pattern is written in US terminology and is suitable for beginners. The jacket has a classic design with a button-up front and a hood. The hat has a ribbed brim and a pompom on top. The trousers have a comfortable elastic waistband and are tapered at the ankles.

Knitting Pattern - KP45 - Baby Matinee Jacket, Hat, Trousers - USA Terminology

by Ashley T. Drye

5 out of 5

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Materials

4 balls of DK weight yarn in your desired color
US size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
3 buttons
Pompom maker (optional)

Gauge

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US size 6 (4mm) needles

Abbreviations

CO - cast on
K - knit
P - purl
K2tog - knit two stitches together
P2tog - purl two stitches together
BO - bind off

Pattern

Jacket

Back

CO 60 stitches with US size 6 (4mm) needles.
K all rows for 10 inches.
BO all stitches.

Front

CO 60 stitches with US size 6 (4mm) needles.
K all rows for 6 inches.
Divide the stitches in half. Knit the first 30 stitches for the left front and the remaining 30 stitches for the right front.
On the right front only, k2tog at the beginning of the next 4 rows. (This will create the buttonholes.)
K all rows for 4 inches.
BO all stitches.

Sleeves

CO 30 stitches with US size 6 (4mm) needles.
K all rows for 6 inches.
Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the next 4 rows. (This will create 8 stitches.)
K all rows for 8 inches.
BO all stitches.

Hood

CO 60 stitches with US size 6 (4mm) needles.
K all rows for 6 inches.
Decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the next 6 rows. (This will create 48 stitches.)
K all rows for 4 inches.
BO all stitches.

Assembly

Sew the shoulder seams of the back and front pieces together.
Sew the sleeves to the body of the jacket.
Sew the hood to the neckline of the jacket.
Sew the buttons to the right front of the jacket.

Hat

Brim

CO 100 stitches with US size 8 (5mm) needles.
K1, *P1, K1* repeat to end of row.
Repeat row 2 for 3 inches.

Crown

Decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the next 6 rows. (This will create 88 stitches.)
K all rows for 2 inches.
Decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the next 12 rows. (This will create 64 stitches.)
K all rows for 1 inch.
Decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the next 16 rows. (This will create 32 stitches.)
K all rows for 1 inch.
BO all stitches.

Pompom (optional)

Wrap yarn around a pompom maker 100 times.
Cut the yarn end and tie it around the loops on the pompom maker.
Remove the pompom maker and trim the yarn to your desired length.

Assembly

Sew the sides of the hat together.
Attach the pompom to the top of the hat.

Trousers

Leg 1

CO 40 stitches with US size 6 (4mm) needles.
K all rows for 6 inches.
Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the next 4 rows. (This will create 48 stitches.)
K all rows for 8 inches.
BO all stitches.

Leg 2

CO 40 stitches with US size 6 (4mm) needles.
K all rows for 6 inches.
Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the next 4 rows. (This will create 48 stitches.)
K all rows for 8 inches.
BO all stitches.

Waistband

CO 100 stitches with US size 6 (4mm) needles.
K1, *P1, K1* repeat to end of row.
Repeat row 2 for 2 inches.

Assembly

Sew the sides of the legs together.
Sew the waistband to the top of the legs.

Finished Measurements

Jacket: 12 inches wide, 14 inches long
Hat: 16 inches circumference, 6 inches deep
Trousers: 18 inches long, 10 inches wide at the waist

Tips

If you are a beginner, I recommend starting with a simpler pattern. This pattern is suitable for beginners, but it does require some basic knitting skills.
Be sure to check your gauge before you

Knitting Pattern - KP45 - Baby Matinee Jacket, Hat, Trousers - USA Terminology

by Ashley T. Drye

5 out of 5