Jacket and Sweater in Stylecraft Bambino Prints DK - 9841 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket and Sweater in Stylecraft Bambino Prints DK – Pattern 9841

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft (pattern number 9841) provides instructions for two classic baby and toddler garments: a Jacket and a Sweater, both worked in Stylecraft Bambino Prints DK yarn. Rated as a beginner level project, this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who are building confidence with shaping and simple stitch patterns, while still producing a beautifully textured, professional-looking result. The designs are sized to fit babies and young children from 0–6 months through to 4/5 years, making them versatile wardrobe staples for little ones.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers five sizes across a generous age range, with the following chest and length measurements:

• 0–6 months: To fit chest 41 cm, actual measurement 52 cm, full length 24 cm, sleeve length 15 cm
• 6–12 months: To fit chest 46 cm, actual measurement 55 cm, full length 28 cm, sleeve length 17 cm
• 12–24 months: To fit chest 51 cm, actual measurement 61 cm, full length 32 cm, sleeve length 20 cm
• 2/3 years: To fit chest 56 cm, actual measurement 67 cm, full length 38 cm, sleeve length 24 cm
• 4/5 years: To fit chest 61 cm, actual measurement 70 cm, full length 42 cm, sleeve length 29 cm

The generous positive ease built into each size ensures comfortable, practical garments that allow for easy movement and layering — ideal for active babies and toddlers.

The Jacket

The Jacket is a structured, button-up garment suitable for everyday wear and special occasions alike. It is worked in separate pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — and seamed together on completion, which is a traditional construction method that helps beginner knitters develop core skills in shaping, seaming, and finishing.

Techniques Used

• Ribbing: The jacket begins with a k2, p2 rib border worked on 3.25mm needles. This two-row repeating rib (knit 2, purl 2 on the right side; purl 2, knit 2 on the wrong side) creates a neat, elasticated edge at the cast-on and is continued for approximately 5 cm before the main body begins.
• Increase row (M1): After the rib section, a make one (M1) increase row is worked on the wrong side to add stitches evenly across the row, transitioning from the tighter rib stitch count to the wider stitch count required for the main body texture pattern.
• Textured stitch pattern: The body of the jacket is worked on 4mm needles in a panel-based textured pattern that combines knit and purl stitches to create a raised, decorative surface. The right-side rows are worked as: p4[2:2:2:4], k4, *p5, k4; repeat from * to last sts, p4[2:2:2:4], with wrong-side rows mirroring this in reverse. This creates vertical columns of stocking stitch set against a reverse stocking stitch background, giving the fabric a classic, tactile quality.

Stitches Used – Jacket

• K2, P2 Rib – for borders and cuffs, providing stretch and a tidy edge
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) combination panel pattern – for the main body, creating a textured, structured fabric
• Make One (M1) increase – used in the transition row between rib and body

The Sweater

The Sweater included in pattern 9841 is a pullover-style garment designed to coordinate with the jacket, making it easy to mix and