A pattern for a child's matinee coat and bonnet in 4 Ply. Sizes to fit from premature to 6 months.
Please note: older versions of this pattern will say, "BHKC" (British Hand Knitting Confederation) instead of "UKHKA" (UK Hand Knitting Association), but the patterns are exactly the same.
UKHKA don't give a suggested yarn, but we would recommend using either Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply.
Needles: 2.75mm (UK 12, US 2) and 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3)
This pattern also requires a 2.75mm x 80cm circular pin, stitch holders, 3 buttons for the matinee coat, and 1 button for the bonnet.
Number of 50g balls (approximately)
Premature 12 inch chest: 1
Premature 14 inch chest: 2
Age 0 - 3 months: 2
Age 3 - 6 months: 2
Bonnet (all sizes): 1
Please note: older versions of this pattern will say, "BHKC" (British Hand Knitting Confederation) instead of "UKHKA" (UK Hand Knitting Association), but the patterns are exactly the same.
UKHKA don't give a suggested yarn, but we would recommend using either Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply.
Needles: 2.75mm (UK 12, US 2) and 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3)
This pattern also requires a 2.75mm x 80cm circular pin, stitch holders, 3 buttons for the matinee coat, and 1 button for the bonnet.
Number of 50g balls (approximately)
Premature 12 inch chest: 1
Premature 14 inch chest: 2
Age 0 - 3 months: 2
Age 3 - 6 months: 2
Bonnet (all sizes): 1