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Baby Jacket, 2 Versions – Vintage Knitting Patterns, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Knit a sweet baby jacket two ways with this 1970s pattern, made from soft 3-ply baby yarn on size 9 needles. Sized 0-3 months (19″ chest), choose from a lacy eyelet-yoke version with ribbon ties, or a striped garter-stitch version with a scalloped hem.
Description
Baby Jacket, 2 Versions – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: 0–3 Months (To Fit 19″ Chest)
Two jackets for the price of one — this 1970s pattern gives you a full choice of finishes for the same simple baby jacket shape. Model A brings a lacy eyelet yoke pattern with a delicate ribbon tie at the neck, while Model B trades lace for soft garter-stitch ridges and a gently scalloped, buttoned front. Both are knit in featherlight 3-ply baby yarn on straight needles, making this a lovely fingering/sock yarn baby knitting pattern for a shower gift, a christening, or a nursery basics restock.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Both versions worked flat in pieces — back, left front, right front, and sleeves — with front and neckband borders knit separately in garter stitch and sewn on; Model A features a lace eyelet yoke pattern with ribbon threaded through eyelets, Model B features a striped garter/stockinette ridge yoke pattern with buttons; sleeve and side seams sewn to finish.
Finished Measurements: To fit 19″ chest; Full length 10″; Sleeve length 5″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK knitting terms, with a full abbreviations key included.
Stitches: Garter stitch, stockinette stitch, yfwd/yrn eyelets, k2tog, psso, ribbing.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: 3-ply baby weight yarn (originally Sunshine Baby 3-ply Wool, Baby Nylon 3-ply, or Baby Courtelle 3-ply) — approximately 3 oz Shade A plus a small ball Shade B.
Substitute Yarn: Modern sport/baby weight yarn such as Debbie Bliss Eco Baby or Cascade Yarns Botanika.
Knitting Needles Size: US 3 (3.25 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge (original pattern uses UK/old imperial No. 9 needles).
Notions: 3 buttons (Model B), ¾ yd ribbon (Model A only).
Gauge: 7½ sts = 1″ (2.5 cm).
This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.
