Coat, Top and Hats Knitted in King Cole Baby Safe DK - 5771 - Downloadable PDF

Coat, Top and Hats Knitted in King Cole Baby Safe DK

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole features instructions for creating three coordinating knitted garments: a coat, a top, and matching hats. The designs are sized for babies and young children, with finished measurements ranging from 31 to 51 centimeters (12 to 20 inches). These pieces are ideal for creating a complete outfit using the same yarn and coordinating stitch patterns.

Yarn and Materials

All garments in this pattern are knitted using King Cole Baby Safe DK yarn, which is a double knit weight suitable for delicate baby garments. The pattern requires 4mm knitting needles for the main fabric work. The Baby Safe DK yarn weight is specifically formulated for infant and toddler wear, making it an appropriate choice for these small-sized garments.

Stitches Used

This pattern incorporates several fundamental and decorative knitting stitches:

• Bramble Stitch – a textured, dimensional stitch that creates visual interest and depth in the fabric
• Blackberry Stitch – another textured stitch variation that adds decorative detail
• Ribbing – used for fitted edges and cuffs to provide elasticity and structure
• Garter Stitch – the simplest knit stitch (knitting every row), often used for borders or contrast sections

Knitting Techniques

The pattern employs standard intermediate-level knitting techniques appropriate for crafters with some experience. Key techniques include:

• Tension adjustment – the pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning, with specific tension requirements: 24 stitches and 24 rows over 10 centimeters in Bramble and Blackberry stitches, and 24 stitches and 28 rows over 10 centimeters in ribbing on 4mm needles
• Stitch abbreviations – the pattern uses standard knitting notation including knit (K), purl (P), yarn forward (yfwd), slip stitches (sl), and pass slipped stitch over (psso)
• Increases and decreases – shaping techniques used to create fitted garment pieces
• Ribbed edges – creating stretchy, finished edges on cuffs, necklines, and hems

Pattern Difficulty

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with textured stitch patterns and garment construction. The combination of Bramble and Blackberry stitches requires attention to stitch patterns, while the garment shaping and finishing techniques develop intermediate skills.

Additional Information

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to the full instructions. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, supporting important charitable work.