middy jacket and blanket | Knit

MATERIALS
Bernat® Baby Coordinates™ (140 g / 5 oz)
JACKET
Size 6 mos 12 mos 18 mos 2 yrs
Main Color (MC) 1 2 2 3 ball(s)
Blue

Contrast A 1 1 1 1 ball
White

Note: White yarn left over from Blanket will be enough for Jacket. Sizes
3.5 mm (U.S. 4) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles or size needed to
obtain gauge. 4 buttons.
BLANKET
Main Color (MC) 4 balls
Blue

Contrast A 1 ball
White

Size 6.5 mm (U.S. 10½) circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain
gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS
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Sizes
Jacket Alt = Alternate P = Purl
To fit chest measurement Approx = Approximately Pat = Pattern
6 mos 17" [43 cm] Beg = Beginning Psso = Pass slipped stitch over
12 mos 18" [45.5 cm] Cont = Continue(ity) Rem = Remaining
18 mos 19" [48 cm] Dec = Decrease Rep = Repeat
2 yrs 21" [53.5 cm] Inc = Increase 1 stitch by RS = Right side
knitting into front and back of Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise
Finished chest next stitch St(s) = Stitch(es)
6 mos 21½" [54.5 cm] K = Knit Tog = Together
12 mos 23½" [59.5 cm] K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches WS = Wrong side
18 mos 26" [66 cm] together Yfwd = Yarn forward
2 yrs 28" [71 cm]
Blanket: Approx 46" [117 cm] square. Instructions
Jacket
Gauge The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger
Jacket: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] with 4 mm needles in stocking st. sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Blanket: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] with 2 strands of yarn and 6.5 mm With MC and smaller needles, cast on 55 (61-67-73) sts.
needles in pat. 1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last row of seed st pat 3 times more.
With A, work 2 rows in seed st Pat.
With MC, work 4 rows in seed st pat, inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 59 (65-
71-77) sts.
Change to larger needles and A, and proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K5. *P1. K5. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: Purl. Break A.
Last 2 rows form Rib Pat.

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With MC, cont in Rib Pat until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7½-8)" Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (7-8-9) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast
[16.5 (18-19-20.5) cm], ending with RS facing for next row. off rem 6 (7-9-10) sts.
Shape armholes: Cast off 2 sts beg next 6 rows. 47 (53-59-65) sts.
SLEEVES
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 5 (5½-5½-6)" [12.5 (14-14-15) cm],
With MC and smaller needles, cast on 27 (27-31-31) sts.
ending with RS facing for next row.
Work 4 rows in seed st pat as given for Back.
Shape shoulders: Cast off 6 (7-8-9) sts beg next 2 rows, then 6 (7-9-10) sts With A, work 2 rows in seed st pat.
beg following 2 rows. Cast off rem 23 (25-25-27) sts. With MC, work 4 rows in seed st pat, inc 2 sts evenly across last row. 29 (29-
33-33) sts.
LEFT FRONT
Change to larger needles and A, and proceed as follows:
**With MC and smaller needles, cast on 27 (31-33-37) sts.
1st row: (RS). (K1. P1). 0 (0-1-1) time. K5. *P1. K5. Rep from * to last 0 (0-2-2) sts.
Work 4 rows in seed st pat as given for Back.
(P1. K1.) 0 (0-1-1) time.
With A, work 2 rows in seed st pat.
2nd row: Purl. Break A.
With MC, work 4 rows in seed st pat, inc 2 sts evenly across last row. 29 (33-
Last 2 rows form Rib Pat.
35-39) sts.**
With MC, cont in Rib Pat, inc 1 st each end of needle on next and every
Change to larger needles, A and proceed as follows:
following alt row 8 (8-6-7) times more, then every following 4th row 4 (6-
1st row: (RS). K5. *P1. K5. Rep from * to last 0 (4-0-4) sts. (P1. K3) 0 (1-0-1) time.
6-8) times, taking inc sts into pat. 55 (59-59-65) sts.
2nd row: Purl. Break A.
Last 2 rows form Rib Pat. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7½-8)" [16.5 (18-
19-20.5) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
With MC, cont in Rib Pat until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7½-8)"
[16.5 (18-19-20.5) cm], ending with RS facing for next row. Shape Top: Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every following alt row
twice more.
Shape armhole: Cast off 2 sts beg of next and every following alt row twice
Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 49 (53-53-59) sts.
more. 23 (27-29-33) sts.
Work 1 row even.
COLLAR
Shape neck: Next row: (RS). Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog (neck edge). With smaller needles and MC, cast on 39 (43-43-49) sts.
Next row: Purl. 1st row: (RS). K3. *P1. K1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every following alt row 6 (8-6-8) times, Rep last row for seed st pat and garter edge once more.
then every following 4th row 3 (3-4-4) times. 12 (14-17-19) sts. With A, work 2 rows in seed st pat and garter edge.
With MC, work 2 rows in seed st pat and garter edge, inc 4 sts evenly across
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 5 (5½-5½-6)" [12.5 (14-14-15) cm], last row. 43 (47-47-53) sts.
ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to larger needles and A, and proceed as follows:
Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (7-8-9) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast 1st row: (RS). Knit.
off rem 6 (7-9-10) sts. 2nd row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
3rd row: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K2. Work 9 (9-11-11) rows
RIGHT FRONT even, keeping 2 sts at each edge in garter st.
Work from ** to ** as given for Left Front. Next row: As 3rd row. 39 (43-43-49) sts.
Change to larger needles, A and proceed as follows: Cont even until Collar from beg measures 3½ (3½-4-4)" [9 (9-10-10) cm],
1st row: (RS). K5 (3-5-3). *P1. K5. Rep from * to end of row. ending with RS facing for next row.
2nd row: Purl. Break A.
Last 2 rows form Rib Pat. Divide for front: Next row: K8 (9-9-11). Turn (neck edge). Leave rem sts on
a spare needle.
With MC, cont in Rib Pat until work from beg measures 6½ (7-7½-8)" Work 3 rows even.
[16.5 (18-19-20.5) cm], ending with WS facing for next row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every following 6th row 3 (3-3-1) time(s),
Shape armhole: Cast off 2 sts beg of next and every following alt row twice then on every following 4th row 2 (3-3-7) times. 2 sts. Cast off (WS).
more. 23 (27-29-33) sts.
Shape neck: Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso (neck edge). Pat to end of row. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts and cast off next 23 (25-25-27) sts.
Next row: Purl. Knit to end of row. 8 (9-9-11) sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every following alt row 6 (8-6-8) times, Work 3 rows even.
then every following 4th row 3 (3-4-4) times. 12 (14-17-19) sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every following 6th row 3 (3-3-1) time(s),
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 5 (5½-5½-6)" [12.5 (14-14-15) cm], then on every following 4th row 2 (3-3-7) times. 2 sts. Cast off (WS).
ending with WS facing for next row.

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FINISHING Blanket
Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth, leaving With 2 strands of A and circular needle, cast on 117 sts loosely.
cloth to dry. 1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Sew shoulder seams. Rep last row for seed st pat 4 times more. Break A.
Sew in sleeves, matching cast off sts at top of Sleeve against cast off sts of With 2 strands of MC, proceed as follows:
armhole shaping to form angled armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams. 1st row: (WS). Purl, inc 10 sts evenly across. 127 sts.
2nd row: K6. *P1. K1. P1. K5. Rep from * to last st. K1.
Button band: With RS facing, smaller needles and MC, pick up and knit
3rd row: P7. *K1. P7. Rep from * to end of row.
33 (37-39-41) sts along right front edge between cast on edge and beg of
Rep last 2 rows for Seed Rib Pat until work from beg measures 44¾" [113.5 cm],
neck shaping.
ending with RS facing for next row.
Work 4 rows in seed st pat as given for Back. Cast off in pat (WS).
Next row: Knit, dec 10 sts evenly across. 117 sts. Break MC.
Buttonhole band: With RS of work facing, smaller needles and MC, pick up
With 2 strands of A, proceed as follows.
and knit 33 (37-39-41) sts along left front edge between beg of neck edge
1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
and cast off edge.
Rep last row for seed st pat 4 times more. Cast off in pat (RS).
Work 1 row in seed st pat as given for Back.
Next row: Pat 2 (2-3-3) sts. [yfwd. Work 2tog. Pat 7 (8-8-9) sts ] 3 times. Side Border: With RS facing and 2 strands of A, pick up and knit 4 sts along
yfwd. Work 2tog. Pat 2 (3-4-3) sts. side of A section, 123 sts along side of MC section, and 4 sts along side of A
Work 2 rows in seed st pat. Cast off in pat. section. 131 sts.
1st row: (WS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Sew Collar to neck edge having cast off rows of
Rep last row for seed st pat 4 times more. Cast off in pat (RS).
Collar at top of Button band and Buttonhole band. Sew buttons to
Rep for other side.
correspond to buttonholes.

SLEEVE

BACK

LEFT &
RIGHT
FRONT

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