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Knitting Pattern: KP73 Matinee Jacket and Hat for 3 Months (US Terminology)

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This knitting pattern is designed to help you create a beautiful and practical matinee jacket and hat set for a newborn baby. The garments are sized for 3 months and are made using US knitting terminology. The pattern includes detailed instructions for every step of the process, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced knitters.

To complete this project, you will need the following materials:

Worsted weight yarn (approximately 300 yards for the jacket and 100 yards for the hat)
Size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Buttons (optional)

The following abbreviations are used throughout the pattern:

Knitting Pattern - KP73 - Matinee Jacket and Hat - 0-3mths - USA Terminology

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Language	:	English
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CO - Cast on
K - Knit
P - Purl
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Rep - Repeat
BO - Bind off

Matinee Jacket

Back:

CO 80 sts with size 7 needles. Knit 1 row.Lace Panel: Rep the following 4 rows:

Row 1: K3, YO, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 2: P3, YO, P2tog, YO, P1
Row 3: K3, YO, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 4: P3, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, P1 Rep the lace panel 12 times. Stockinette Stitch: Knit every row until the piece measures 12 inches from the CO edge.Armholes: BO 5 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Continue knitting in stockinette stitch for 7 inches.Shoulder Shaping: BO 13 sts at the beginning of the next 4 rows. BO the remaining sts.

Front:

Repeat the instructions for the back, but do not work the lace panel.

Sleeves:

CO 36 sts with size 7 needles. Knit 1 row.Lace Panel: Rep the following 4 rows:

Row 1: K3, YO, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 2: P3, YO, P2tog, YO, P1
Row 3: K3, YO, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 4: P3, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, P1 Rep the lace panel 6 times. Stockinette Stitch: Knit every row until the piece measures 8 inches from the CO edge.Cap Shaping: Dec 1 st at the beginning of the next 6 rows. BO the remaining sts.

Assembly:

Sew the shoulder seams together. With right sides together, sew the sleeves to the armholes. Sew the side seams and sleeve seams. Add buttons to the front as desired.

Hat

Brim:

CO 104 sts with size 7 needles. Knit 1 row.Lace Pattern: Rep the following 4 rows:

Row 1: K3, YO, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 2: P3, YO, P2tog, YO, P1
Row 3: K3, YO, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 4: P3, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, P1 Rep the lace pattern 12 times. BO loosely in knit stitch.

Crown:

CO 64 sts on size 6 needles. Knit 1 row.Dec Row: K2, *K2tog, K1; rep from * around. Rep the dec row every other row until 8 sts remain. BO the remaining sts.

Finishing:

Weave in ends. Sew the crown to the brim. Embellish the hat as desired.

Congratulations on completing your knitting project! This matinee jacket and hat set is not only adorable but also practical and comfortable. We hope you enjoy knitting and wearing these garments for many years to come.

Knitting Pattern - KP73 - Matinee Jacket and Hat - 0-3mths - USA Terminology

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