Baby Layette Knitting Pattern

This baby layette knitting pattern from Bernat Yarns creates a matching set of delicate baby jacket and baby bonnet. The baby bonnet and jacket are tied with sweet satin ribbon. Pair with knitted baby booties.

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Materials:

Yarn: 3 balls of Bernat Baby (1.5 oz/42.5 g)
Knitting Needles: Size 3¼ mm (U.S. 3) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Length of ¼ in 6 mm ribbon for Jacket.
Length of 3/4 in 18 mm ribbon for Bonnet.

Gauge:

28 sts and 32 rows = 4" 10 cm in stocking st.

Size:

0-3 months

Pattern:

Jacket:
Note: Body is worked in one piece to armholes.

Cast on 204 sts.
**1st row: (WS). K5. P1. K2. *P17. K2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
2nd row: K6. P2. *K1. yfwd. K1. Sl1. K1. psso. P1. K2tog. K1. P1. K1. Sl1. K1. psso. P1. K2tog. K1. yfwd. K1. P2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K6. 184 sts.
3rd row: K5. P1. K2. *P4. (K1. P2) twice. K1. P4. K2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
4th row: K6. P2. *(K1. yfwd) twice. Sl1. K1. psso. P1. K2tog. P1. Sl1. K1. psso. P1. K2tog. (yfwd. K1) twice. P2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K6.
5th row: K5. P1. K2. *P5. (K1. P1) twice. K1. P5. K2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
6th row: K6. P2. *K1. yfwd. K3. yfwd. Sl1. K2tog. psso. P1. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yfwd. K3. yfwd. K1. P2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K6.
7th row: K5. P1. K2. *P7. K1. P7. K2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
8th row: K6. P2. *K1. yfwd. K5. yfwd. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yfwd. K5. yfwd. K1. P2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K6. 204 sts.
9th row: K5. P1. K2. *P17. K2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
Rows 2 to 9 inclusive form pat.**
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 6¼ ins [16 cm] ending on a 3rd row of pat.
Next row: (RS). K6. K2tog. *K2. Sl1. K1. psso. K2. Sl1. K2tog. psso. (K2. K2tog) twice. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K6. 133 sts.

Divide front and back: Next row: K5. P29 (left front). Turn. Leave rem 99 sts on a spare needle.

Raglan shaping:
1st row: Cast off 2 sts. Knit to end of row.
2nd row: K5. Purl to end of row.
3rd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to end of row.
4th row: As 2nd row.
Rep last 2 rows to 22 sts, then work 3rd row once. 21 sts.

Neck shaping:
Next row: Cast off 7 sts (neck edge). Purl to end of row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 7 rows, at the same time, dec 1 st at raglan edge on next and every alt row, as before, to 3 sts.
Next row: P3.
Next row: K1. K2tog.
Next row: P2.
Next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
With WS of work facing, join yarn to rem sts. Cast off 2 sts. P63 (including st on needle after cast off) (back). Turn. Leave rem 34 sts on a spare needle.

Raglan shaping:
1st row: Cast off 2 sts. Knit to end of row.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 st. Sl1. K1. psso. K1.
4th row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows to 27 sts ending with RS facing. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
With WS of work facing, join yarn to rem sts. Cast off 2 sts. Purl to last 5 sts. K5.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Purl to last 5 sts. K5.

Raglan shaping:
1st row: Knit to last 3 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K1.
2nd row: Purl to last 5 sts. K5.
Rep last 2 rows to 22 sts ending with RS facing for next row.

Neck shaping:
Next row: Cast off 7 sts (neck edge). Knit to last 3 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K1.
Next row: Purl. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 7 rows, at the same time, dec 1 st at raglan edge on next and every alt row, as before, to 3 sts.
Next row: P3.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. K1.
Next row: P2.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. Fasten off.

Sleeves:
Cast on 31 sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep these 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing 4 times more, then 1st row once.
12th row: Rib, inc 5 sts evenly across. 36 sts.
Proceed in stocking st inc 1 st at each end of needle on 5th and following 6th rows to 48 sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 5 1/4 " [13 cm] ending with RS facing for next row.

Raglan shaping:
Cast off 2 sts beg next 2 rows.
1st row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K1.
2nd row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows to 10 sts, ending with RS facing. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.

Finishing:

Neckband:
Sew raglan seams. With RS of work facing, pick up and knit 11 sts up right front neck edge. K10 from right sleeve, 27 sts from back dec 1 st at center and 10 sts from left sleeve. Pick up and knit 11 sts down left front neck edge. 68 sts.
Knit 3 rows.
Next row: (RS). (eyelet row). K3. *yfwd. K2tog. K2. Rep from * to last st. K1.
Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitways (WS).
Sew sleeve seams. Thread ribbon through eyelet row of neckband. Do not press.

Bonnet:
Cast on 90 sts. Work from ** to ** as given for Jacket.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 5" [12.5 cm] ending on a 9th row of pat.

Back shaping:
Keeping cont of pat, cast off 33 sts beg next 2 rows.
Work 30 rows even in pat, thus ending with RS facing for next row. Knit 8 rows.
Next row: K2. K2tog. (K4. K2tog) 3 times. K2. Cast off purlways (WS).

Finishing:
Sew each side of back panel to 33 cast off sts. Do not press.

Neck edging:
With RS of work facing, join yarn to left corner at lower edge. Pick up and knit 96 sts along bottom (neck) edge of bonnet.
Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitways (WS).
Sew wide ribbon along neck edging.

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rheld7297 0556353

Jan 01, 2020

I'm having trouble with the Yfwd stitch. Is it adding a stitch? or What. If i do it the way it says I'm adding a stitch. Other than that every thing is going well.

Editor Dana

Jan 13, 2020

Hi there! It actually looks like Bernat has updated the pattern not to include the yfwd instruction. I've added a pink button just below the pattern image that links to Bernat's PDF. I hope this is a useful resource to you!

fullerjudy 2155968

Jan 23, 2017

where can i find the bonnet to the baby lace pattern

Editor Dana

Jan 25, 2017

Hi there! The bonnet pattern is at the very bottom of the pattern. It's written: Bonnet: Cast on 90 sts. Work from ** to ** as given for Jacket. Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 5" [12.5 cm] ending on a 9th row of pat. Back shaping: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 33 sts beg next 2 rows. Work 30 rows even in pat, thus ending with RS facing for next row. Knit 8 rows. Next row: K2. K2tog. (K4. K2tog) 3 times. K2. Cast off purlways (WS). Finishing: Sew each side of back panel to 33 cast off sts. Do not press. Neck edging: With RS of work facing, join yarn to left corner at lower edge. Pick up and knit 96 sts along bottom (neck) edge of bonnet. Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitways (WS). Sew wide ribbon along neck edging. I hope that helps! Let me know if I can help with anything else!

fayeandkids 676143 0

Sep 24, 2013

On the baby lace set. I have done the sweeter with no problems but I can not figure out the bonnet. I am at the back shaping but cant get the 33 sts off and the pattern to work. Anyone that can help please I would appreciate it so much. My first grand daughter is due soon and I would love to be able to get it done for her. Thanks

Nonie knitknit

May 24, 2013

This little pattern is so easy as it is done with circular needles. Ive done six in different shades of blue and green and got my local dressmaker to stich in lightweight zips on the cardies.

Member 8385529

Apr 26, 2012

Where is the pattern for the booties I do not see it

JessiCAN

Apr 27, 2012

Click on the link in the description above to get the knitted booties pattern. The pattern is provided on a separate page from the jacket pattern. Hope this helps! -- Editors of FaveCrafts

Caters

Mar 09, 2012

Yfwd means Yarn Forward which means to have the yarn in front as if to purl

smart71087 1570564

Jan 26, 2012

can someone please tell me what (yfwd) stands for? thank you

lynn 6385404

Feb 24, 2011

Such a very lovely outfit and written out so nicely! thank you ever so much!

qaisarnaz20 561292 9

Jan 28, 2011

its wonderful .I'll try it.