The Donnybrook 957 Light is a light weight version of a classic Kiwi pattern that has been redesigned with a modern twist and is the ultimate go to knit for children.

Knit in 4ply / fingering weight yarn, this pattern is simple and easy to follow with clear steps and no guessing involved.

Sized from birth to 12 years, knit from the top down and with seamless construction, this will become a firm favourite. The pattern features an optional hood and is designed to be a slim fit with a long torso.

Looking for a heavier weight version? Check out the Donnybrook 957 which is a 8ply / DK weight version.

Construction
This jacket is knit from the top down. You cast on at the neckline and work the yoke flat before splitting for the body and sleeves. The body is continued to be worked flat down to the hem.

The sleeve stitches are then picked up and the sleeves are worked in the round down to the cuff. For the optional hood you will pick up stitches along the neckline before knitting the hood upwards and seaming it together with a three-needle bind off.

Sizing
This pattern is designed to be a slim fit with approx. 3cm of positive ease built into the pattern. This means the finished jacket will only be slightly bigger than the chest sizes given below. If you want a jacket with more room for a growing child, then size up one size. This jacket is also designed to be long in the body.

Sizes available (chest size)
0-3mths, 38cm, 15”
3-6mths, 40.5cm, 16”
6-12mths, 43cm, 17”
12-18mths, 48cm, 19”
18-24mths, 51cm, 20”
2yrs , 53.5cm,21”
4yrs, 58.5cm, 23”
6yrs 63.5 25”
8yrs ,68.5cm, 27”
10yrs, 71cm, 28”
12yrs, 76cm, 30”

Yarn requirements
Any 4ply/Fingering weight yarn that you can achieve gauge with, in the approximate amounts listed below.

Cardigan only
0-3mths: 90gm/325m
3-6mths: 100gm/360m
6-12mths: 120gm/430m
12-18mth: 150gm/540m
18-24mth: 170gm/612m
2yrs: 170gm/612m
4yrs: 185mgm/666m
6yrs: 190gm/685m
8yrs: 230gm/828m
10yrs: 250gm/914m
12yrs: 290gm/1044m

Hood
0-3mths: 35gm/126m
3-6mths: 35gm/126m
6-12mths: 40gm/144m
12-18mths: 50gm/160m
18-24mths: 50gm/160m
2yrs: 50gm/160m
4yrs: 60gm/216m
6yrs: 60gm/216m
8yrs: 70gm/252m
10yrs: 70gm/252m
12yrs: 70gm/252m

Gauge
Knit flat and in the round, 28 stitches by 34 rows over 10cm/4” in stocking stitch.

Needles and notions
• 3mm, 40cm and 80cm circular needles
• 3.25mm, 40cm, 60cm, 80cm and for larger sizes, 100cm circular needles (or a size needed to achieve gauge plus one two sizes smaller)
• Your preferred small circumference method in the larger size needles for the sleeves
• 2 pieces of smooth waste yarn
• 3 x 10mm buttons
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Darning needle

You may knit and sell as many items from this pattern as you wish with the proviso that you please acknowledge myself as the pattern creator when selling.