A cute baby jacket with little or no seaming. The body of this smart little jacket is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes, then the sleeves are added (instructions are provided for the sleeves to be knitted flat or in the round) and the raglan shaping is continued in one piece from the armholes to the neck and collar.

Suggested needles: Size 3mm (US2-3) and 3.25mm (US3) 80cm (32”) circular needles and either shorter circulars or DPNs for the sleeves

Optional: Single point needles in the same sizes for knitting the sleeves, collar and button bands

6 (6,7,8) buttons

Large sewing needle

4 Stitch markers

Stitch holders (or waste yarn/spare cords if using interchangeables)

Yarn

Any 5ply/sport weight yarn that knits to the stated gauge. I used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (125m per 50g ball) for my sample. You will need two contrasting shades

Quantity (when using suggested yarn) (based on 125m per ball)

0-3 months 2 x 50g main colour, 1 x 50g contrast colour

3-6 months 3 x 50g main colour, 1 x 50g contrast colour

6-12 months 3 x 50g main colour, 2 x 50g contrast colour

12-24 months 4 x 50g main colour, 2 x 50g contrast colour