Matinee Coat, Cardigan, Bonnet & Bootees in King Cole 4Ply & DK - 4688 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole 4688 – Matinee Coat, Cardigan, Bonnet & Bootees Knitting Pattern

King Cole pattern 4688 is a classic baby knitting collection offering five coordinated pieces: a Matinee Coat, a Cardigan, a Bonnet, Bootees, and a Blanket. The coat, cardigan, bonnet, and bootees are all knitted in King Cole 4Ply, while the blanket is knitted in King Cole DK. Sizes range from 36 cm to 51 cm (approximately 14 to 20 inches), making the set suitable for newborns through to older babies. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty and is available as a downloadable PDF. A donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation is made with every King Cole pattern purchase.

Garments and Designs Included

Matinee Coat

The Matinee Coat is a traditional baby coat knitted in King Cole 4Ply. It is worked flat in separate pieces and features a delicate all-over lace pattern that runs throughout the body. The coat opens at the front and is designed with a neat, classic silhouette suited to special occasions or everyday wear. The construction begins with a garter stitch border worked on finer needles before switching to the main needle size for the lace pattern body.

• Needles: 3mm and 3.25mm knitting needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch or pattern on 3.25mm needles
• Key stitches: Garter stitch border, lace pattern featuring yarn forward (yfwd), slip 1, K2tog, pass slipped stitch over (psso) sequences, stocking stitch

Cardigan

The Cardigan is also knitted in King Cole 4Ply and shares the same lace pattern as the Matinee Coat, giving the two pieces a beautifully coordinated appearance when worn together. Like the coat, it begins with a garter stitch hem and cuffs before transitioning to the decorative lace body. The front bands and button bands are worked as part of the construction, with stitches placed on holders for neat finishing.

• Needles: 3mm and 3.25mm knitting needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch or pattern on 3.25mm needles
• Key stitches: Garter stitch, lace pattern with yfwd, sl 1, K2tog, psso, stocking stitch
• Construction detail: Stitches are slipped onto holders at the front bands to create tidy button and buttonhole bands

Bonnet

The Bonnet is knitted in King Cole 4Ply and coordinates with the coat and cardigan through the use of the same lace stitch pattern. Baby bonnets of this style are a timeless addition to a handknitted layette set. The bonnet is typically worked flat and seamed, with a garter stitch border framing the face and ties to fasten under the chin.

• Yarn: King Cole 4Ply
• Needles: 3mm and 3.25mm knitting needles
• Key stitches: Garter stitch, lace pattern, stocking stitch

Bootees

The Bootees are knitted in King Cole 4Ply and complete the four-piece 4Ply set. Baby bootees in this style are typically worked flat or in the round, beginning at the cuff and shaped through the instep and sole. They make a charming and practical addition to the layette, sized to fit newborn to older baby feet across the pattern's size range.