Jacket & Blanket in King Cole Splash DK - 4658 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket & Blanket in King Cole Splash DK – Pattern 4658

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole provides instructions for two coordinating projects: a baby jacket with raglan sleeves and a matching blanket. Both are knitted in King Cole Splash DK, a variegated double knit yarn that creates a colourful, multi-tonal effect without the need for complex colourwork. The size range covers chest measurements from 31 cm to 51 cm (12 to 20 inches), making this pattern suitable for newborns through to toddlers. This is rated as an advanced knitting pattern, so it is best suited to knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and reading multi-size instructions.

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Projects Included

• Baby Raglan Jacket: A classic infant jacket shaped with raglan sleeve construction, one of the most traditional and practical methods for knitting baby garments. Raglan shaping creates a smooth, diagonal seam line running from the underarm to the neckline, distributing fabric evenly across the shoulder and allowing a comfortable, flexible fit ideal for babies and young children.
• Matching Blanket: A coordinating knitted blanket designed to complement the jacket, making the two pieces a cohesive set — perfect as a gift or as part of a layette collection.

Techniques Used

• Raglan sleeve shaping – a classic construction method where decreases are worked at regular intervals on both the sleeve and body pieces simultaneously, creating the characteristic diagonal raglan lines
• Increasing and decreasing – standard shaping techniques used throughout the jacket to form the body, sleeves, and neckline
• Slip stitch decreases – the pattern references sl1, k1, psso (slip one stitch knitways, knit one, pass slipped stitch over), a left-leaning decrease commonly used in raglan and other garment shaping
• Working through the back of the loop (tbl) – a technique that twists stitches for a neater or more defined finish
• Yarn forward (yfwd) – used to create decorative eyelets or as part of lace-effect detailing
• Right side and wrong side row management – the pattern distinguishes between RS and WS rows, which is essential for maintaining correct stitch orientation and fabric appearance

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (St-St) – the primary stitch used across both projects, formed by knitting on right side rows and purling on wrong side rows, producing a smooth, classic fabric that shows off the colour variation in King Cole Splash DK beautifully
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the foundational stitches from which all pattern elements are constructed
• Slip stitch techniques – used within decrease methods as noted in the abbreviations

Materials Required

• Yarn: King Cole Splash DK – a double knit weight yarn with a self-striping or variegated colour effect, allowing the fabric to develop rich, multi-coloured patterns automatically as you knit
• Knitting Needles: 4mm knitting needles are specified as the recommended size, or the needle size required to achieve the correct tension
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is particularly important in a sized baby garment — knitters producing fewer stitches per 10 cm should switch to finer needles, while those producing more stitches should move to a larger needle size

Additional Notes

The pattern is delivered as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. The use of King Cole Splash DK means that the colourwork effect is built into the yarn itself — no stranding, intarsia, or colour-changing is required, making the visual impact of the finished pieces accessible even within a technically demanding construction. The