Baby Matinee Coat and Bonnet Knitting Pattern PDF – 3 or 4 Ply, 18 to 20 Inch Chest

Baby's Matinee Coat and Bonnet – Vintage Knitting Pattern PDF – Instant Download

A sweet vintage set for a baby: a lacy ribbed matinee coat with long sleeves, a buttoned front and ribbon bow at the neck, and a matching bonnet with ribbon ties. A lovely new baby or christening gift.

• Chest size: 18, 19 or 20 in (46, 48 or 51 cm)
• Coat length: 8½ to 9½ in, sleeve seam 5 to 6 in
• Original yarn: Robin Bambino 3 ply or 4 ply Courtelle Bri Nylon, 20g balls – coat takes 3 to 4 balls of 3 ply or 4 to 5 balls of 4 ply, plus 1 ball for the bonnet
• Needles: Milward Disc – 3 ply: 2¾ mm (old UK 12) and 3 mm (old UK 11), plus a long pair of 3 mm; 4 ply: 3 mm (old UK 11) and 3¼ mm (old UK 10), plus a long pair of 3¼ mm
• Also needed: 3 buttons for the coat and a crochet hook
• Tension: 3 ply 16 sts to 5 cm (2 in approx.) over pattern; 4 ply 14 sts to 5 cm (2 in approx.) over pattern
• Printable PDF knitting pattern in English

Please see the item photos for the original materials and measurements. As with all vintage knitting patterns, you may need to choose a modern yarn substitute and check your tension carefully.

Much older patterns (usually 1970s and earlier) are written in UK imperial terms. For help with this, please click here to read our vintage pattern help and knitting needle size conversion chart.

Please note: This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern only, not a finished set.