Coat, Hat & Leggings in King Cole Cherish DK & Cherished DK - 4195 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Cherish DK & Cherished DK Coat, Hat & Leggings – Pattern 4195

This King Cole pattern 4195 is a charming knitting pattern for babies and young children, offering three coordinating pieces: a coat, a hat, and leggings. Designed to be knitted in King Cole Cherish DK and King Cole Cherished DK yarns, this set creates a beautifully soft and complete outfit suitable for sizes 41–66 cm (16–26 inches), covering ages 0 to 7 years. The pattern is rated Easy and is classified as an intermediate level project, making it accessible to knitters who have moved beyond the very basics and are comfortable working with simple stitch patterns and shaping techniques. It is available as a downloadable PDF, and for every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for King Cole Cherish DK and King Cole Cherished DK yarns, both in the double knit (DK) weight category. These yarns are well known for their exceptionally soft feel, making them particularly well suited to garments worn close to a baby's or young child's delicate skin. 4 mm knitting needles are recommended to achieve the correct tension, though knitters are advised to adjust needle size as necessary to match their individual tension.

Tension

Two tension gauges are specified in this pattern, reflecting the two different stitch patterns used across the three garments:

• 20 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over the eyelet pattern on 4 mm needles.
• 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.

Achieving the correct tension is essential for garments to come out in the right size. If fewer stitches than specified are produced, thinner needles should be used; if more stitches result, thicker needles are recommended.

The Coat

The coat is the centrepiece of this three-piece set and features a decorative eyelet pattern as its primary stitch design. Eyelet patterns are created by pairing a yarn forward (yfwd) movement with a decrease, producing small, regular holes in the fabric that give a delicate, lacy appearance without requiring complex lace knitting skills. This makes the coat visually appealing while remaining achievable for knitters at the easy-to-intermediate level.

The coat is worked using a combination of techniques including:

• Stocking stitch – the classic knit-one-row, purl-one-row fabric used for smooth, structured sections of the garment.
• Eyelet pattern – an alternating stitch pattern incorporating yarn forwards to create the decorative openwork detail.
• Shaping techniques – including decreasing (dec) and making one stitch (m1), where a stitch is created by picking up the horizontal strand between the last stitch worked and the next stitch and knitting into the back of it, to shape the garment at key points such as the waist, armholes, and sleeves.

The Hat

The coordinating hat is designed to match the coat and is knitted using the same King Cole Cherish DK or Cherished DK yarn. Like the coat, it incorporates the eyelet pattern to maintain a cohesive look across the set. The hat is sized to correspond with the coat sizes, covering the full range from newborn through to 7 years. Simple shaping at the crown is achieved through decreasing stitches to bring the hat to a neat finish.

The Leggings

The leggings complete the outfit and are knitted primarily in stocking stitch, providing a smooth, stretchy fabric that is comfortable and practical for young children. Shaping is worked throughout the legs using increasing (m1) and decreasing techniques to ensure a good fit across the range of sizes. The leggings are designed to coordinate with the