Crossover Baby Jacket – Naturally K3021A wrap-front baby jacket with neat garter-stitch edges and fold-back cuffs. The yarn’s changing colours create the patterning as you knit, making every jacket a little different.Construction and pattern factsWorked flat in one piece from the lower back edge. Cast on the sleeves, shape the back neck, then work each sleeve and overlapping front separately. Pick up the front-and-neck edging afterwards; sew the side and sleeve seams to finish.Designer: Naturally. Yarn weight: DK / 8ply. Work with one strand throughout.Sizes and fit Size To fit chest (cm) Finished chest (cm) Back-neck length (cm) Sleeve length* (cm) Newborn 36 41 20 16 3 months 41 46 23 18 6–9 months 46 51 25 20 12–18 months 51 56 29 22 *Sleeve lengths are measured with the cuffs unfolded. The finished chest is 5 cm larger than the body chest listed. Ages are a guide; use chest measurements to choose a size.Yarn requirementsThe original yarn is Opal Wintersonne DK / 8ply, available while our remaining stock lasts. Metres below are converted from the leaflet using the verified 320 m per 150 g. Allowances are approximate. Size Yarn required (m) Newborn 320 3 months 320 6–9 months 640 12–18 months 640 For consistent self-patterning, work every yarn unit from the same end, either inside or outside. Colour placement will vary with garment size and may differ from the leaflet photograph.Gauge22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4.00 mm needles. Check a washed and blocked swatch before starting and adjust needle size if needed to match the pattern gauge.Needles and notions3.75 mm needles for garter-stitch borders and edging; 4.00 mm needles for the main fabric and edging cast-off.One decorative outer button and one plain inner button; stitch holders or spare needles, stitch markers and a tapestry needle.Skill guidanceConfident beginner to intermediate: knit and purl, casting on and off for sleeves, neckline shaping, buttonholes, picking up stitches and seaming.Frequently asked questionsDoes a one-piece jacket still need sewing?Yes. The shoulder area is continuous, but the side and sleeve seams are sewn.Why are there two buttons?One fastens the visible crossover front; the plain button secures the inner front.Pattern format📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below).Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase includes the knitting pattern only; yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.
