Description

Matinee Coat and Bonnet – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: To fit chest 18–19″ [46–48cm] and 20–21″ [51–53cm]

Few keepsakes feel as special as a hand-knit matinee coat, and this 1980s vintage knitting pattern delivers all the heirloom charm of the style. Fine eyelet lace panels trickle down the fronts and sleeves, finished with a delicate scalloped crochet edging and ribbon ties — a beautiful example of baby knit patterns made to be treasured for generations. Perfect for a christening, a baby shower gift, or simply a special everyday layer, the matching bonnet completes this classic kids knit set.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Coat worked in one piece to the armholes, then divided for the fronts and back and shaped separately; sleeves knit flat and seamed in; bonnet knit flat with shaped crown decreases, worked in the same eyelet lace pattern as the coat.
Finished Measurements: Length from shoulder 9″ or 10″; sleeve seam 5½″ or 6½″; bonnet measures 4″ from start of crown shaping.
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK knitting terms, with a full abbreviations key included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, yarn forward, yarn round needle, knit/purl into back of stitch, slip stitch, pass slip stitch over, decrease; scalloped crochet edging worked in double crochet and chain.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Patons Fairytale 3 ply Courtelle/Bri-Nylon — approximately 3 (60g) to 4 (80g) balls for the coat, 1 (20g) ball for the bonnet.
Substitute yarn: Modern fingering weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Fingering or King Cole Giza Cotton.
Knitting Needles Size: UK No. 11 (3mm), or size needed to obtain gauge; 2.50mm (UK 12) crochet hook for the edging.
Notions: 3 buttons, tapestry needle, ribbon for coat and bonnet ties.
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows over 2″ (5cm) measured over stocking stitch.

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