Pram Cover, Cardigans and Bootees in King Cole DK - 2914 - Downloadable PDF

Pram Cover, Cardigans and Bootees in King Cole DK – Pattern 2914

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole includes three coordinating baby knits: a pram cover (blanket), cardigans, and bootees, all worked in DK weight yarn. The set is designed to create a complete, matching collection for a newborn or young baby, making it an ideal gift or nursery project. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, meaning knitters should be comfortable with shaping, lace, and working across multiple needle sizes before beginning.

Pram Cover

The pram cover is a knitted blanket sized to fit a standard pram or pushchair, measuring approximately 31–56 cm (12–22 inches) as referenced in the pattern. It serves as both a practical and decorative piece, keeping a baby warm and cosy during outings.

Techniques and Stitches

• Lace pattern: The cover features a repeating lace stitch pattern, worked over a set number of rows and creating an elegant, lightweight fabric with decorative eyelets.
• Eyelet row: A dedicated eyelet row is worked using yarn overs (yo) and K2tog decreases to form the lace detail.
• Garter stitch (gst): Sections of plain garter stitch are incorporated, adding texture and stability to the fabric edges.
• Stocking stitch (st-st): Used in combination with lace sections to create contrast within the fabric.

Materials

• Yarn: King Cole DK weight yarn
• Needles: 3¼mm and 4mm knitting needles

Cardigans

The pattern includes baby cardigans worked in multiple sizes, covering a range of chest measurements to suit babies from newborn through to older infant sizes. The cardigans feature a classic construction with raglan sleeves, a shaped front opening, and a decorative collar or front band, making them both practical and stylish for everyday baby wear.

Construction and Shaping

• Raglan shaping: Sleeves and body are joined and shaped using raglan seams, with stitches decreased on every alternate row to create a neat, fitted shoulder line.
• Front band with collar: A separately knitted front band is worked in a moss stitch or textured rib pattern incorporating knit and purl combinations (rows such as K2, P1, K3, P1, K2 and K3, P3, K3), then sewn up the right front, across the back neck, and down the left front when slightly stretched.
• Lace pattern on body and sleeves: The same lace stitch used in the pram cover is repeated across the cardigan back and fronts, worked in six-row repeats for a cohesive look across the set.
• Buttonholes: The front band incorporates evenly spaced buttons — 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, or 6 buttons depending on the size — sewn to correspond with the front slope shaping.

Techniques and Stitches

• Lace pattern: Worked in six-row repeats using yarn overs and K2tog decreases, creating an open, decorative fabric consistent across the garment set.
• Garter stitch: Used for borders, cuffs, and the front band foundation rows.
• Stocking stitch: Applied in selected sections of the construction.
• Raglan decreasing: Worked on right-side rows to shape the armhole and sleeve head simultaneously.
• Yarn over (yo) and K2tog: Core lace techniques used throughout the body and sleeves.
• Slip stitch decrease (sl 1, K2tog, psso): Used within the lace and eyelet sections for a neat double decrease.

Materials

• Yarn