Garter Stitch Jacket with Hood Knitting Pattern — K506A cosy garter-stitch baby jacket with a shaped hood and button front.Construction and skill guidanceKnitted flat in one main piece from the lower back edge, with stitches cast on for the sleeves before the fronts are worked. The hood is knitted separately and sewn to the neck; sleeve and side seams complete the jacket.Confident beginner: garter stitch, shaping, buttonholes and seaming.Sizes and measurementsChoose by measurements; ages, where provided, are approximate. Size To fit chest (cm) Finished chest (cm) Shoulder length (cm) Sleeve length (cm) Newborn 36 41 23 12 3 months 41 46 25 13 6–9 months 46 51 27 15 12–18 months 51 56 29 17 Yarn requirementsNew Zealand Merino 4ply, worked single-stranded. Approximately 178 m per 50 g. Size Yarn (m) Newborn 534 3 months 534 6–9 months 712 12–18 months 712 Converted from Baby Haven 4ply quantities at 178 m per 50 g; this yarn is now labelled New Zealand Merino 4ply. Knit and wash/block a swatch to match the pattern gauge; allow extra for swatching or changes.Gauge26 stitches to 10 cm in garter stitch on 3.25 mm needles. No row gauge is stated.Needles and notions3.25 mm needles; stitch holders, markers and a sewing-up needle. Buttons: 4, 4, 5, 5 by size.Pattern formatChoose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase includes the pattern; yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.Frequently asked questionsCan I change the buttonhole side?Yes. The pattern explains how to turn the main garment before attaching the hood and completing the seams.
