Matinee Coat, Cardigan, Bootees in King Cole Little Treasures DK - 5852 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Little Treasures DK Pattern 5852: Matinee Coat, Cardigans and Bootees – Full Pattern Summary

This King Cole pattern 5852 is a charming collection of classic baby knitwear designs worked in King Cole Little Treasures DK yarn. The pattern includes a Matinee Coat, Cardigans, and Bootees, making it an ideal all-in-one resource for knitters looking to create a coordinated handmade baby outfit. Sizes range from 31 cm to 51 cm (12 to 20 inches), covering newborn through to older baby sizes. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty and is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can begin your project immediately after purchase.

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Designs Included in Pattern 5852

Matinee Coat

The Matinee Coat is a traditional long-line baby jacket, a timeless staple of handmade baby wardrobes. Longer in length than a standard cardigan, the matinee coat provides extra warmth and coverage, making it particularly suited to newborns and young babies. This style has been a beloved classic in baby knitting for generations and is typically worked flat in pieces before being seamed together.

• Technique: Flat knitting, worked in separate pieces and seamed
• Primary stitch: Stocking stitch (right side knit, wrong side purl), with a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) on 4 mm needles
• Pattern stitch: An additional stitch pattern is used, achieving a tension of 25 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) on 4 mm needles
• Needle size: 4 mm knitting needles

Cardigans

The Cardigans included in this pattern offer a shorter, more everyday baby garment that pairs beautifully with the Matinee Coat and Bootees. Baby cardigans knitted in DK weight yarn are quick to work up and provide a neat, comfortable layer for little ones. The cardigan designs in this collection follow classic construction methods, making them a satisfying project for intermediate knitters looking to build their baby knitting skills.

• Technique: Flat knitting with seaming
• Primary stitch: Stocking stitch as the main fabric
• Pattern stitch: Decorative stitch pattern used across sections of the design
• Key techniques include: increasing, decreasing, working yarn forward (yfwd), yarn over needle (yon), and yarn round needle (yrn) for any lace or eyelet detailing
• Needle size: 4 mm knitting needles

Bootees

The Bootees complete the set, providing a matching pair of cosy baby shoes to accompany the coat and cardigan. Knitted bootees are a perennially popular baby knitting project — small, quick to complete, and wonderfully practical. They are typically worked flat or in the round and shaped using simple increases and decreases to form the toe, foot, and cuff sections.

• Technique: Flat knitting with seaming, or worked in sections
• Stitches used: Stocking stitch, with shaping techniques including knit two together (tog), pass slipped stitch over (psso), and slip stitch (sl)
• Needle size: 4 mm knitting needles

Stitches and Techniques Used Across the Collection

All three designs in pattern 5852 draw on a core set of knitting stitches and techniques. Knitters working through