Baby Matinee Jacket Knitting Pattern PDF – 3 or 4 Ply, 17 to 19 Inch Chest

Baby's Matinee Jacket – Vintage Knitting Pattern PDF – Instant Download

A sweet vintage baby matinee jacket with a delicate lace diamond pattern, long sleeves and a buttoned front, finished with ribbon. A lovely new baby or christening gift.

• To fit chest: 17, 18 or 19 in (43, 46 or 48 cm)
• Length: 9¾ to 10 in
• Sleeve seam: 5 to 5¾ in
• Original yarn: Emu 3 ply or 4 ply, in 20g or 25g balls – 3 balls of 3 ply or 4 balls of 4 ply
• Needles: Aero – 3 ply: UK Nos. 11 and 13, plus a long pair of No. 11 for the yoke; 4 ply: UK Nos. 10 and 12, plus a long pair of No. 10 for the yoke
• Also needed: 3 small buttons and 2 yd 1 in ribbon
• Tension: 3 ply 16 sts to 2 in, or 4 ply 15 sts to 2 in, over stocking stitch
• Era: 1960s
• 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 garment.