Jacket, Bootees and Blanket in Hayfield Baby Aran - 4680- Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Baby Aran Pattern 4680 – Knitted Jacket, Bootees and Blanket for Babies and Toddlers

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Hayfield, reference 4680, presents three coordinating baby knits worked in Hayfield Baby Aran: a classic baby jacket, a pair of bootees, and a generous square blanket. Designed to fit newborns through to two-year-olds, the set makes an ideal handmade gift or a rewarding project for knitters looking to build their skills with textured stitches and simple shaping. All three pieces are worked in the same yarn and colourway, creating a beautifully matched collection.

Hayfield Baby Aran Jacket – Pattern Details

The jacket is sized to fit chest measurements of 41 cm (16 in) for 0–6 months, 46 cm (18 in) for 6–12 months, and 51 cm (20 in) for 1–2 years, with actual garment measurements of 44 cm, 49 cm, and 54 cm respectively. The full lengths range from 24 cm to 32 cm, and sleeve lengths run from 15 cm to 20 cm, noted as adjustable to suit individual preference.

Jacket Techniques and Stitches

• Textured pattern: The body of the jacket is worked in a textured stitch pattern that gives the fabric visual interest and a cosy, structured feel typical of aran-weight knitting.
• Cable knitting: A cable needle is required, indicating the inclusion of classic cable stitches — a hallmark of aran-style garments that creates raised, twisted rope-like columns of stitches.
• Shaping: Standard garment shaping techniques are used for armholes, sleeves, and neckline, making this a practical introduction to baby garment construction for intermediate knitters.
• Ribbing: Rib stitches are typically used at cuffs, hems, and button bands to create neat, stretchy edges that hold their shape.
• Button fastening: The jacket closes with 1 button, keeping the design simple and safe for young babies.

Jacket Materials

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Aran, shade 437 — 2 x 100g balls for 0–6 months, 2 x 100g balls for 6–12 months, and 3 x 100g balls for 1–2 years.
• Needles: 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles as the primary needle size.
• Tension: 17 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm over the textured pattern on 5mm needles.

Hayfield Baby Aran Bootees – Pattern Details

The bootees are designed to fit an average-sized baby's foot for each of the three age ranges covered by the pattern: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years. Small and quick to knit, bootees are a popular project for using up remaining yarn and make a sweet addition to the matching jacket and blanket set.

Bootees Techniques and Stitches

• Textured and rib stitches: Like the jacket, the bootees likely incorporate rib and textured stitch elements to maintain the cohesive aran aesthetic of the collection.
• Shaping: Bootee construction typically involves picking up stitches and working short-row or decrease shaping to form the toe and sole — techniques that are excellent practice for three-dimensional knitting.
• Smaller needle size: The bootees are worked on 4mm (UK8 / USA6) needles, giving a slightly firmer fabric suitable for tiny feet.

Bootees Materials

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Aran, shade 437 — 1 x 100g ball for all three sizes.
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles.