Beginners Hooded Jacket & Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF Premature Baby –8 Years Easy Knit
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Beginners Hooded Jacket & Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF Premature Baby –8 Years Easy Knit
£2.64
Create cosy layers for babies and children with this knitting pattern for a textured hooded jacket and matching V-neck cardigan. Both designs feature horizontal knitted ridges, ribbed cuffs and hems, and button fronts—lovely for everyday outfits or handmade gifts.
With nine sizes from premature baby to approximately 7–8 years, this versatile pattern is suitable for boys and girls. Knit either design in your favourite solid colour to show off the stitch texture.
PATTERN DETAILS
• Includes instructions for both the hooded jacket and V-neck cardigan.
• Nine sizes to fit chest measurements of 12–28 inches (30.5–71 cm).
• Finished chest measurements: 14–30 inches (35.5–76 cm).
• Uses double knitting yarn (DK / 8 ply).
• Worked flat in pieces on straight needles, then sewn together.
• Ribbed front bands are worked separately and sewn into place.
• Includes a shaped hood with a ribbed edging for the jacket.
• Separate buttonhole instructions are provided for boys and girls.
• Written instructions in English, with measurements in centimetres and inches.
• Six-page PDF knitting pattern.
• Pattern reference: LH015.
SIZES, YARN AND BUTTONS
Yarn quantities below are the number of 100g DK balls required for each garment.
| Size | To fit chest | Jacket yarn | Cardigan yarn | Jacket buttons | Cardigan buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premature | 12 in / 30.5 cm | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Premature | 14 in / 35.5 cm | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 0–3 months | 16 in / 40.5 cm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 3–6 months | 18 in / 45.5 cm | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 6–12 months | 20 in / 50.5 cm | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 1–2 years | 22 in / 56 cm | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 3–4 years | 24 in / 61 cm | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 5–6 years | 26 in / 66 cm | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| 7–8 years | 28 in / 71 cm | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Age ranges are a guide; choose the size using the child’s chest measurement. Yarn quantities are approximate and may vary with your chosen yarn and tension.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED
• One pair of 4 mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6).
• One pair of 3.25 mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3).
• Stitch holders.
• Buttons for your chosen design and size, as listed above.
• A sewing-up needle.
TENSION
Using 4 mm needles:
• 22 stitches and 45 rows to 10 cm over the textured pattern.
• 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch.
Check your tension before starting to achieve the intended size.
SKILLS USED
Knit and purl stitches, ribbing, increasing, decreasing, shaping, buttonholes and sewing seams.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern, not finished garments. No physical item will be posted. Download the pattern after purchase and knit your own hooded jacket or cardigan.