Jacket and Sweater in Hayfield Baby Chunky - 4452 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Baby Chunky 4452 – Knitted Sweater and Jacket Pattern for Babies and Children (Birth to 7 Years)

Pattern 4452 from Hayfield is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic baby and children's designs in one: a cosy pullover sweater and a button-front jacket, both worked in Hayfield Baby Chunky yarn. Labelled Easy Knit, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are relatively new to garment construction as well as those looking for a satisfying, quick project thanks to the chunky weight yarn. Both garments feature a neat raglan sleeve construction, making them practical, comfortable, and easy to fit on growing children. Sizes range from birth to 7 years, covering chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual finished measurements from 44 cm to 70 cm across the chest.

Designs Included

• Sweater – A classic pullover worked in stocking stitch with a ribbed lower band and cuffs, featuring raglan shaping and a neat neckline finish.
• Jacket – A button-front cardigan-style jacket sharing the same easy raglan construction, ribbed edgings, and a button band, fastened with 5 to 7 buttons depending on the size being made.

Sizes and Measurements

The pattern covers six sizes to fit the following age groups and chest measurements:

• 0–6 months – to fit 41 cm (16 in) chest; actual measurement 44 cm (17¼ in)
• 6–12 months – to fit 46 cm (18 in) chest; actual measurement 50 cm (19¾ in)
• 1–2 years – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest; actual measurement 56 cm (22 in)
• 2–3 years – to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest; actual measurement 61 cm (24 in)
• 4–5 years – to fit 61 cm (24 in) chest; actual measurement 64 cm (25¼ in)
• 6–7 years – to fit 66 cm (26 in) chest; actual measurement 70 cm (27½ in)

Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest. Sleeve length is adjustable and ranges from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), making it easy to customise the fit as a child grows.

Techniques Used

• Raglan shaping – Both garments use raglan sleeve construction, where the sleeves and body are shaped simultaneously by decreasing stitches at set intervals. This creates a smooth diagonal seam from the underarm to the neckline and gives an excellent fit across the shoulders without the need for a traditional set-in sleeve.
• Thumb method cast on – Specified for casting on stitches at the start of each piece, this method creates a neat, slightly stretchy edge well suited to ribbed welts.
• Neck shaping with a stitch holder – Stitches are placed on a stitch holder during neck shaping, allowing them to be picked up later for a tidy neckband finish.
• Decreasing – The pattern uses k2tog (knit two stitches together) as the primary decrease method, worked at raglan and neck shaping points to create smooth, slanted edges.
• Seaming – The finished pieces are sewn together to complete the garments.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – The main fabric of both garments, formed by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. Stocking stitch creates a smooth, flat fabric that is classic for baby and children's knitwear.