P18 Robins Jacket

Children’s Jacket to fit from 6 months to 2 years old

Christmas Cardigan to knit with robin motifs and cabled yoke

Knitted using double knitting wool

Pattern is written in English

Design:

The Jacket has motifs of robins in Christmas hats to the front and back. The Jacket is fastened at the yoke by 3 buttons.

The back, left side, right side and sleeves are knitted separately up to yoke and then slipped onto same needle to complete the yoke which has an attractive cable design. The sleeves and side seams are sewn together. Stitches are picked up for the front button/buttonhole bands. A chart is provided to follow for the motifs.

Yarn:

Double knitting wool is required (an alternative for overseas knitters would be USA light worsted or Australian 8 ply).

The picture shows the Jacket size 6-12 months knitted using:

Rico Baby Classic DK shades: Green (027), Red (009) and White (001)

Stylecraft DK shade: Black (1002), Brown (Walnut 1054) and Yellow (Sunshine 1114)