Knitted Chloe Garter Stitch Baby Jacket

The Knitted Chloe Garter Stitch Baby Jacket is an adorable and cozy addition to any little one's wardrobe. With its classic garter stitch pattern and sweet design, this jacket is perfect for keeping babies warm and stylish. The soft yarn used for this project makes it gentle on delicate skin, ensuring maximum comfort for your little bundle of joy. Whether you're an experienced knitter or a beginner looking for a fun and rewarding project, this baby jacket is a delightful choice. Knitting this jacket can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, allowing you to create something special for a beloved baby in your life. So grab your needles, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and get ready to craft a charming creation that will be cherished for years to come.

Worked from the top down

I made this jacket with one button only

If you prefer 3 buttons on the yoke – make a buttonhole on rows 5, 25, and 45

If you want a fully buttoned jacket – make a buttonhole on rows 5, 25, 45, 65 and 85

Chloe Garter Stitch Baby Jacket ~ Newborn

Measurements:

• Width: 16½" chest (42cm)
• Length: 8½" (22cm)
• Sleeve Length: 5" (13cm)

Requirements:

• DK yarn ~ around 70g of acrylic DK
• 4mm needles
• 1, 3 or 5 small buttons

Tension / Gauge:

22sts – 4” (10cm)

Instructions:

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles cast on 50sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5: K2, yon, k2tog, knit to end

Row 6: Knit

Row 7: K4, * yon, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, yon, k4 72sts

Knit 7 rows

Row 15: K4, * yon, k3, repeat from * to last 5sts, yon, k5 94sts

Knit 7 rows

Row 23: K5, * yon, k4, repeat from * to last 5sts, yon, k5 116sts

Knit 7 rows

Row 31: K5, * yon, k5, repeat from * to last 6sts, yon, k6 138sts

Knit 7 rows

Row 39: K6, * yon, k6, repeat from * to last 6sts, yon, k6 160sts

Row 40: Knit

Row 41: K24, slip next 34sts onto a stitch holder, k44, slip next 34sts onto a stitch holder, k24 (92sts)

Row 42: K23, kfb, k43, kfb, k24 (94sts)

Rows 43 – 87: Knit (it is easy to adjust the length by knitting fewer or more rows)

Cast off

Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 34sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Knit 8 rows

Row 9: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog

Knit 5 rows

Repeat the last 6 rows 4 times more (24sts)

Knit 5 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams

Gather the underarm gap with a few a few little stitches all around, and pull gently together

Darn away ends

Sew on button(s)