Babies Jacket, Hat and Scarf in Bergere de France Barisienne - 60437-14 - Downloadable PDF

Babies Jacket, Hat and Scarf in Bergere de France Barisienne – Pattern 60437-14

This charming downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Bergere de France presents a coordinated three-piece set for babies and toddlers, comprising a Perfecto-style jacket, a bonnet (hat), and a scarf. The set is worked in Barisienne, a DK-weight yarn from Bergere de France, and is sized for babies and young children aged 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years. The intermediate difficulty level makes this an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple stitch patterns and are ready to take on garment construction with neat finishing details.

The Jacket (Perfecto)

The jacket is the centrepiece of this set and is styled as a classic perfecto, a fitted, slightly structured baby jacket reminiscent of a miniature biker-style design. It is constructed in Barisienne yarn in the colourway Réglisse (a deep, rich tone), with contrast detailing worked in Caraïbes. The body is knitted to a finished length of 60–64–70–80 cm depending on size, spanning approximately 216–230–252–288 rows.

Stitches and Techniques Used in the Jacket

• 2x2 Rib (côtes 2/2): The lower body border is worked in 2x2 ribbing, a classic knitting technique alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches to create a stretchy, neat edging that sits close to the body.
• Seed Stitch / Wheat Stitch (point de blé): The lower body border also incorporates point de blé (a textured seed or moss stitch variant), adding visual interest and a tactile quality to the hem area.
• Bias Knitting: A distinctive feature of this jacket is the use of biais (bias) shaping on the front bands. The right front band is worked on the bias, beginning 3 cm from the centre front edge and mirroring the angle of the left front border. This diagonal construction gives the jacket its characteristic perfecto silhouette.
• Buttonholes: Two buttonholes of 2 stitches each are formed on the 7th row of the right front band by casting off stitches and then casting them back on in the following row. The placement is carefully calculated within the ribbed band.
• Button Band and Zip Covering: A small border is sewn onto the right front, covering the fabric of a zip/closure beneath. This combination of knitted band over a zip fastening is a hallmark of the perfecto style.
• Collar: The collar is folded to the right side and finished with a button sewn using the Caraïbes contrast yarn, adding a decorative and functional detail.

Finishing and Buttons

The pattern specifies 15 mm shank buttons (boutons à queue) in turquoise, reference 50020 14. Two buttons are sewn at the lower right front using the Caraïbes colourway yarn, and a further button is attached at the collar. This contrast button placement adds a pop of colour against the deep Réglisse main fabric.

The Bonnet (Hat)

The bonnet is worked as part of the same coordinating set, using Barisienne DK yarn. As a baby hat, it is designed to be snug and warm, and the pattern uses the same stitch vocabulary as the jacket to ensure a cohesive look across all three pieces. Ribbing and textured stitches keep the fabric stretchy and comfortable for delicate baby heads.

The Scarf (Écharpe)

The écharpe (scarf) completes the trio, worked in Barisienne to match the jacket and hat. Scarves in baby sets of this type are typically straightforward rectangles worked in a combination of the same rib and textured stitches used throughout the set, making them an accessible component even within an intermediate-level pattern.

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