Size 12-24 months - Nur Crossed Jacket

Size 12-24 Months Nur Crossed Jacket by Creativa Atelier

What is Being Made

The Nur Crossed Jacket is a kimono-style cardigan designed for babies aged 12-24 months. This knitted garment features a modern, crossed front design with shaped sleeves and combines multiple stitch patterns to create visual interest and texture throughout the piece.

Construction Technique

The Nur Crossed Jacket is worked flat on needles rather than in the round. The garment is constructed using a strategic approach to shaping: sleeve increases are worked at the edges of the fabric to gradually build sleeve width and length. The pattern uses a hold-and-work method where stitches from one sleeve are placed on hold while the designer works the opposite sleeve and front sections. This technique allows for seamless integration of different stitch patterns across the garment before final assembly.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: Used for the initial front sections and one sleeve, creating a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Stockinette Stitch: Alternated with decorative stitches on the second sleeve and front sections to create a smooth, classic knit appearance
• Popcorn Stitches: Worked in alternation with Stockinette Stitch to add dimensional texture and visual detail to the front and sleeve areas

Finishing and Assembly

Once all stitch sections are complete, the sides and sleeves are joined together using seaming techniques. The designer recommends slipping the first stitch of each row without knitting to create neat, tidy edges that are easier to seam during final assembly. This edge treatment ensures a professional finish on the completed jacket.

Materials

The Nur Crossed Jacket is designed to be worked with Aran weight yarn on appropriate needles for this yarn weight. Aran yarn provides good stitch definition for both the textured stitches and smooth stockinette sections used throughout the design.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it accessible to knitters new to garment construction. The combination of basic stitches and straightforward shaping techniques provides an excellent introduction to working a fitted children's cardigan.