Free Baby Coat with Collar Knitting Pattern.
Free Knitting Pattern for the “Vintage Car Coat,” a classic and cozy baby cardigan with a garter stitch collar and button bands.
This adorable cardigan is perfect for keeping little ones warm and stylish. It features a timeless design with simple shaping and thoughtful details, making it a great project for knitters looking to move beyond the basics. The body is worked in stockinette stitch, while the collar, button bands, and cuffs are worked in garter stitch, providing a nice textural contrast. The pattern includes sizes for 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12, months.
This pattern is designed in sections, and uses st st and Garter Stitch. A great step after full projects in basic patterns.
This pattern is rated as intermediate in skill level. While the main body is straightforward stockinette stitch, the pattern involves picking up stitches, working buttonholes, short-row shaping (minimal, just for the sleeve caps), and seaming. Some experience with these techniques is recommended. You’ll need Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (or a similar DK weight yarn with comparable fiber content and gauge) and a set amounnt of 50g balls in your main color. You’ll also need 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles, stitch holders, and seven buttons.
Skill Level: Intermediate (Picking up stitches, buttonholes, minimal short rows, seaming)
Finished Measurements:
- To fit chest: 41[46:51:56]cm (16[18:20:22]in)
- Actual measurement: 46[50:54:60]cm (18[19.5:21:23.5]in)
- Length: 22[26:30:36]cm (8.5[10:12:14]in)
- Sleeve seam: 15[17:20:24]cm (6[6.5:8:9.5]in)
Materials Used:
- Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% extra fine Merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere; 116m per 50g ball)
- 3[3:4:5] x 50g balls in 006 Pebble.
- One pair each of 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles
- 2 stitch holders
*7 Buttons
Notions:
- Tapestry Needle
Pattern Considerations:
- Gauge: Achieving the correct gauge (22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm in stockinette stitch using 4mm needles) is essential for a well-fitting garment. Knit a gauge swatch before starting and adjust needle size if necessary.
- Yarn Substitution: While Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK is specified, you can substitute with another DK weight yarn that provides a similar drape and fiber content, provided you achieve the correct gauge. Always check the yardage of the substitute yarn.
- Buttonholes: The buttonholes are worked on the left front band (for a traditionally “boy’s” cardigan). If you prefer the buttonholes on the right front band (traditionally “girl’s”), simply work the buttonhole row on the right front band and adjust the instructions accordingly.
- Picking up stitches. Proper stitch pickup is needed around the collar.
- Seaming: Use a neat and consistent seaming technique, such as mattress stitch, for a professional finish. Seam the shoulders, sides, sleeves, and attach the button bands.
- Sleeves. Fold the sleeves.
- Blocking: After seaming, gently block the cardigan to the finished measurements. This will even out the stitches and give the garment a polished look. Refer to the yarn label for specific blocking instructions (some yarns are best wet-blocked, while others prefer steam blocking).
- Reading sizes: Be careful, and pick the proper stitch count and sizes.
