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Baby Set in King Cole Chunky (Pattern 4557) – Knitted Baby Collection for 3 Months to 4 Years

This King Cole pattern 4557 is a charming knitted baby set worked in King Cole Chunky yarn, designed to fit sizes 41–61 cm (16–24 inches), covering ages 3 months to 4 years. The collection brings together multiple coordinating pieces — including a raglan-sleeve sweater or jumper, a coat or jacket, a cape or poncho, and a hat — making it a comprehensive wardrobe set for babies and toddlers. Each piece is designed to complement the others, giving little ones a fully coordinated, cosy look that is both practical and stylish for cooler weather.

Garments Included in the Set

Raglan Sleeve Sweater / Jumper

The raglan sleeve jumper is a classic baby knit featuring the ever-popular raglan sleeve construction, where the sleeves and body are shaped simultaneously by working decreases along diagonal seam lines from the underarm to the neckline. This technique eliminates the need for a traditional set-in sleeve and creates a smooth, comfortable fit that suits the rounded shoulders of babies and toddlers. The raglan shaping is a hallmark of well-fitted knitwear and is particularly well-suited to chunky-weight projects where the bold stitch definition highlights the diagonal lines beautifully.

Coat or Jacket

The baby coat or jacket included in this set provides an extra layer of warmth and is worked in King Cole Chunky yarn to ensure a quick knit with a substantial, snuggly fabric. The chunky weight means the coat grows quickly on the needles, making it a rewarding project even for knitters who are newer to garment construction — though the pattern is rated as advanced, so some prior experience with shaping and garment knitting is recommended.

Cape or Poncho

A knitted cape or poncho is also part of this coordinating set. Capes and ponchos are wonderfully practical for young children as they are easy to put on and take off and allow freedom of movement. Worked in chunky yarn, this piece will have a cosy, substantial drape that keeps little ones warm without restricting their arms.

Hat

The matching knitted hat completes the baby set, ensuring a fully coordinated outfit from head to toe. Hats knitted in chunky yarn work up quickly and provide excellent warmth, making them a staple accessory for babies and toddlers in any season.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs a range of classic knitting techniques that are characteristic of well-crafted baby garments:

• Raglan sleeve shaping — worked through paired increases and decreases to create the signature diagonal armhole lines
• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the right side is knitted and the wrong side is purled, producing a smooth, classic fabric face
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st) — the right side is purled and the wrong side is knitted, creating a textured, bumpy surface often used as a contrast or decorative element
• Garter stitch (gst) — every row is knitted, producing a ridged, stretchy fabric commonly used for borders, hems, and edgings
• Increasing and decreasing — including the psso (pass slipped stitch over) decrease technique for neat, directional shaping
• Pattern stitch (patt) — a combination of stitch types worked to create the overall fabric texture of each garment

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — the two fundamental stitches from which all other stitch patterns in this set are built
• Garter stitch — all knit rows, used for edgings and borders
• Stocking stitch — smooth knit fabric for main garment sections
• Reversed stocking stitch — textured purl-face fabric for contrast panels or design details