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UKHKA 88 Double Knitting Jacket, Hat, Blanket and Cushion – Complete Pattern Summary

UKHKA 88 is a charming collection of four coordinating baby knitting patterns, all worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. The set includes a classic baby jacket, a hat, a blanket, and a cushion, making it an ideal choice for knitters looking to create a complete, gift-ready baby layette. Published by UKHKA and available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple stitch patterns but ready to develop their skills further.

Sizing and Fit

The jacket and hat patterns are sized to fit a wide range of babies, from very small newborns through to older infants:

• Premature – to fit 31 cm (12 in) chest
• Newborn – to fit 36 cm (14 in) chest
• 0–3 months – to fit 41 cm (16 in) chest
• 3–6 months – to fit 46 cm (18 in) chest
• 6–12 months – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest

Actual measurements are slightly larger to allow for ease of movement, ranging from 36 cm up to 56 cm across the chest. Full jacket length ranges from 20 cm to 32 cm, and sleeve length from 8 cm to 20 cm, depending on the size knitted.

The hat is sized to fit head circumferences of 27 cm, 30 cm, 33 cm, and 36 cm (approximately 10¾ in to 14 in). The blanket measures a generous 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in), and the cushion is a neat 31 x 31 cm (12 x 12 in) square.

Materials Required

All four projects in this collection are worked in Baby DK yarn. The pattern specifies the following yarn quantities:

• Premature and Newborn sizes: 2 x 50g balls
• 0–3 months: 2 x 50g balls
• 3–6 months: 3 x 50g balls
• 6–12 months: 3 x 50g balls
• Largest size: 4 x 50g balls

The needles used in this pattern are 3.25mm needles for ribbed sections and 4mm needles for the main body of the jacket. Using two needle sizes in this way is a standard technique in baby knitting to ensure that ribbed welts and cuffs are neat and firm, while the main fabric has a softer, more comfortable drape.

The Jacket – Techniques and Construction

The baby jacket is constructed in separate pieces that are later sewn together, a traditional method that gives a neat, structured finish. The pieces include a left front, right front, back, and sleeves. Each piece begins with a ribbed welt or border worked on the smaller 3.25mm needles before switching to 4mm needles for the main fabric.

Stitches and Techniques Used in the Jacket

• 2x2 Rib (k2, p2 rib): The lower welts and cuffs are worked in a k2, p2 rib pattern, a classic elastic stitch that helps garment edges hold their shape and prevents curling. The rib is set up over the first two rows and then repeated for the required number of rows depending on the size being knitted.
• Thumb method cast-on: The pattern specifies the thumb method cast-on, also known as the long-tail cast-on, which creates a neat, slightly stretchy edge that is particularly well suited to ribbed beginnings.