UKHKA 117 Sweaters, Hat and Scarf - UKHKA117pdf - Downloadable PDF

UKHKA 117 Double Knitting Sweaters, Hat and Scarf – Pattern Summary

UKHKA 117 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from UKHKA that covers a coordinating set of baby and newborn knitwear, including sweaters, a hat, and a scarf. Designed in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn, the pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is sized to fit babies from premature and newborn right through to 6–12 months, making it a wonderfully versatile project for new arrivals of all sizes.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern offers five size options to accommodate a wide range of babies:

• Premature/Newborn: To fit chest 31 cm (12 in), actual measurement 41 cm (16 in)
• 0–3 months: To fit chest 36 cm (14 in), actual measurement 46 cm (18 in)
• 3–6 months: To fit chest 41 cm (16 in), actual measurement 51 cm (20 in)
• 6–12 months: To fit chest 46–51 cm (18–20 in), actual measurement 56–61 cm (22–24 in)

Full lengths range from approximately 17 cm (6½ in) for the smallest size up to 31 cm (12 in) for the largest, with sleeve lengths spanning 8 cm (3 in) to 20 cm (8 in). The hat is sized to fit an average baby's head, while the scarf is worked to a width of 11 cm (4¼ in) for the smaller sizes and 14 cm (5½ in) for the larger sizes.

The Sweaters

The sweaters in this set are classic, neat baby garments worked in Double Knitting weight yarn. The construction includes carefully shaped pieces with attention to proportionate sizing across all five size brackets. A notable feature of the sweater design is the shoulder edging, which incorporates a neat buttonhole detail worked directly into the ribbed edging — a practical and charming finish that makes dressing a newborn or young baby much easier.

The shoulder edging technique involves:

• Switching to 3.25 mm needles for the edging section
• Working in 1×1 rib (alternating knit and purl stitches) for a neat, stretchy border
• Casting off stitches to create buttonholes on one row, then casting on stitches over the gaps on the following row to complete them
• Continuing in rib for several more rows before casting off in rib for a tidy, professional finish

The shaping of the sweater body also uses make one (m1) increases to build the correct stitch count for each size, demonstrating the intermediate-level techniques required throughout the pattern.

Techniques Used in the Sweaters

• 1×1 rib for cuffs, hems, and shoulder edgings
• Make one (m1) increases for shaping
• Buttonhole construction using cast-off and cast-on rows within ribbing
• Needle changes between body and edging sections
• Casting off in rib for neat, elastic edges

The Hat

The baby hat included in UKHKA 117 is designed to fit an average baby's head and coordinates with the sweater set. Worked in the same DK weight yarn, it provides a snug, comfortable fit suitable for newborns and young babies. The hat makes excellent use of the same yarn and needles as the sweaters, ensuring a well-matched finished set.

The Scarf

The scarf completes this three-piece baby accessory set. It is worked to a width of