Coat, Cardigan, Hat & Blanket in King Cole 4ply - 5389pdf - Downloadable PDF

King Cole 4ply Pattern 5389 – Coat, Cardigan, Hat & Blanket for Babies and Toddlers

This King Cole pattern 5389 is a charming collection of four coordinating baby and toddler knitting designs, all worked in King Cole 4ply yarn. The set includes a coat, a cardigan, a hat, and a blanket, making it an ideal choice for building a complete handknitted wardrobe and nursery accessory for little ones aged 0 to 2 years, covering chest sizes from 36 to 54 cm (14 to 21 inches). The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so knitters can access and print it immediately after purchase. A donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation for every King Cole pattern sold.

Who This Pattern Is For

Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is best suited to knitters who are comfortable working from written instructions and can manage basic shaping, simple cable patterns, and multiple garment construction techniques. Beginners who have already completed a few straightforward projects and are ready to advance their skills will also find this a rewarding challenge.

Materials Required

All four designs in this collection are knitted using King Cole 4ply yarn. The recommended needle size throughout is 3.25mm knitting needles, which are used to achieve the stated tension for both stocking stitch and cable pattern sections.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential before beginning any of the four projects. The pattern specifies two tension measurements, both on 3.25mm needles:

• 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch
• 31 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over cable pattern

Knitters are strongly advised to work a tension square before casting on for any garment, as an incorrect tension will affect the finished size and fit of each piece.

The Coat

The baby coat is one of the standout pieces in this collection. As a structured outerwear garment for babies and toddlers, it is shaped and sized to fit over other clothing layers. Working a coat in 4ply weight yarn produces a finer, lighter fabric than heavier weights, making it suitable for mild weather or layering. Construction will involve shaping techniques such as increasing and decreasing to form the body, sleeves, and any front bands or collar details.

The Cardigan

The cardigan is a classic baby knitting staple. Worked in King Cole 4ply, it produces a soft, lightweight layer ideal for everyday wear. Cardigans at this weight and needle size are typically constructed in separate pieces — back, two fronts, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. Button bands or borders are usually worked in garter stitch for stability, a technique where every row is knitted to create a firm, non-curling edge. Shaping is achieved through the use of increases and decreases at armholes, sleeve heads, and necklines.

The Hat

The baby hat provides a quick and satisfying knit that coordinates with the coat and cardigan. Hats at this scale are generally worked flat or in the round and shaped at the crown through a series of decrease rows, drawing the stitches together to form a neat, fitted top. In 4ply yarn on 3.25mm needles, the resulting fabric is fine and soft against a baby's delicate skin.

The Blanket

The knitted blanket completes the set and is a wonderful project for using up remaining yarn from the garments. Baby blankets in 4ply are typically worked flat on straight or long circular needles and may incorporate cable patterns for decorative texture, as referenced in the pattern's cable tension specification. Cable knitting involves crossing groups of stitches over one another to create raised, rope-like or lattice designs on the fabric surface, adding visual interest and a degree of warmth through the denser structure of the crossed stitches.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Across all four designs in pattern 5389, the following stitches and techniques are referenced: