Jacket, Matinee Coat, Angel Top, Hat, Bootees & Blanket in King Cole Comfort Baby DK - 5359 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Comfort Baby DK Pattern 5359 – Jacket, Matinee Coat, Angel Top, Hat, Bootees & Blanket

Pattern 5359 from King Cole is a comprehensive baby knitting collection offering six beautifully coordinated designs in one downloadable PDF. Worked in King Cole Comfort Baby DK yarn, the set covers sizes 36–54 cm (14–21 inches), suitable for babies aged 0 to 18 months. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it ideal for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working from written instructions with some shaping involved. King Cole also donates to the Pink Ribbon Foundation with every pattern purchase.

What Is Included in This Pattern

This pattern provides instructions for six individual baby garments and accessories that work together as a coordinated layette set. Each piece is described in detail below.

Jacket

The classic baby jacket is a staple of any handknitted layette. This design is worked to fit the full size range of 36–54 cm, making it a versatile pattern that can be revisited as the baby grows. The jacket features structured shaping at the armholes and front bands, giving it a neat, traditional finish suitable for everyday wear or special occasions.

Matinee Coat

The matinee coat is a longer version of the classic baby jacket, traditionally extending to cover the baby's legs and feet when lying down. This style has been a beloved staple of handknitted baby wardrobes for generations. It typically features a more flowing silhouette than a standard jacket and is often worked with decorative stitch detailing to add a delicate, heirloom quality.

Angel Top

The angel top is a lightweight, open-fronted garment with a loose, flowing shape — a timeless design particularly associated with newborn and young baby knitwear. Its gentle, relaxed fit makes it comfortable for tiny babies, and it is often worked with lace or eyelet detailing to create an airy, soft fabric that is both practical and beautiful.

Hat

The matching knitted baby hat completes the outfit and is sized to coordinate with the garments across the 0 to 18 months range. Baby hats in DK weight are quick to knit and make excellent standalone gifts or finishing touches to a full layette set.

Bootees

The bootees are knitted in the round or flat and seamed, providing a snug, comfortable fit for tiny feet. Knitted bootees in DK weight yarn are a classic baby accessory and work up quickly, making them a satisfying project even for those newer to the other pieces in this collection.

Blanket

The blanket rounds out this layette collection, providing a cosy and practical accessory for a newborn. Baby blankets in DK weight are typically worked in a repeating stitch pattern to create texture and visual interest across a larger fabric. The blanket in this set is designed to coordinate with the garments, creating a cohesive, gift-ready collection.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This is an intermediate knitting pattern, and a range of standard knitting techniques are employed across the six designs. Knitters should be comfortable with the following before beginning:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the foundational stitches used throughout all pieces
• Garter stitch (gst) – every row knitted, commonly used for borders, bands, and the blanket
• Stocking stitch – formed by alternating knit and purl rows, used for the main body fabric of the garments
• Pattern repeats (patt) – structured stitch sequences that create texture or lace effects across the fabric
• Increasing (inc) and Decreasing (dec) – used to shape armholes, sleeves, necklines, and the crown of the hat
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) – a decrease technique used in shaping and decorative stitch patterns
• Pull up loop (p.u.l.) – a technique where the right-hand needle is inserted into a loop lying between stitches, adding a stitch without creating a hole, used in specific pattern sections
• Seaming and finishing – joining knitted pieces neatly for a professional result