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UKHKA 42: Knitted Jumper, Jacket, Hood and Hat Pattern in Double Knitting

UKHKA 42 is a classic knitting pattern from the UK Hand Knitting Association (UKHKA) offering a versatile collection of baby and children's knitwear designs. The pattern covers a jumper (sweater), jacket, optional hood, and hat, all worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. Sizes range from 40 cm to 66 cm (16 in to 26 in) chest, making this pattern suitable for babies and young children across multiple stages of growth. This is rated as an intermediate level knitting pattern, ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple cable techniques.

Designs Included in UKHKA 42

Crew Neck Jacket

The Crew Neck Jacket is one of the central designs in this pattern. It features a neat, fitted crew neckline and is worked in multiple sizes, specifically noted for sizes corresponding to 40 cm, 46 cm, and 51 cm chest measurements, as well as larger sizes. The jacket is a practical and stylish layering piece for young children, designed to be knitted flat in separate pieces and then seamed together.

• Techniques used: Flat knitting, seaming, neck shaping, armhole shaping, and sleeve construction
• Stitches used: Knit (k), purl (p), slip stitch decrease (sl1, k1, psso), and a cable stitch known as C6B (Cable 6 Back), which creates a classic twisted rope effect by slipping stitches onto a cable needle and holding them at the back before knitting
• Stitch pattern detail: The body features a textured panel incorporating a repeating sequence of k4, p6, k4, p1 ribbing combined with C6B cables worked at regular intervals, giving the jacket a structured and decorative appearance
• Shaping: Decreases are worked using sl1, k1, psso at the beginning of right-side rows, with corresponding purl shaping on wrong-side rows, creating clean, neat edges at armholes and other shaped sections

Jumper (Sweater) With or Without Hood

The jumper design offers the option of a standard neckline or an attached hood, giving knitters flexibility depending on the intended wearer and occasion. This pullover-style garment is worked across the full size range of 40 cm to 66 cm (16 in to 26 in), making it one of the most size-inclusive designs in the pattern booklet. The option to add a hood makes this a particularly practical and cosy choice for outdoor wear.

• Techniques used: Flat knitting of front, back, and sleeves; hood construction; seaming; and neck finishing
• Stitches used: Knit, purl, and standard decrease stitches consistent with the rest of the pattern collection
• Shaping: Size-specific stitch counts are carefully laid out, with instructions given for the smallest size first and larger sizes following in round brackets — a standard convention that requires the knitter to identify and consistently follow their chosen size throughout

Hat

The hat is a coordinating accessory designed to complement both the jumper and jacket. It is sized to match the chest measurements of the garments, ensuring a cohesive set. The hat is a straightforward knitted piece suitable for the intermediate knitter working through the full collection.

• Techniques used: Flat or round knitting with crown shaping and decreases
• Stitches used: Knit and purl, with shaping decreases to form the crown

Materials and Needles

All designs in UKHKA 42 are worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. DK is a versatile, widely available yarn weight that produces a fabric with good stitch definition — ideal for showcasing the cable and textured stitch patterns featured throughout this collection. The specific yarn brand is not named in the pattern, allowing knitters to choose their preferred DK yarn.