Sunday, 25 September 2016

Angelita Baby Bolero Jacket

Hope you enjoy my latest design - a simple but sweet sleeveless baby bolero jacket.
 
 
 
 
Four sizes at present ~ Newborn, large preemie, medium preemie & small preemie ~ but more sizes to follow soon.
Also ~  I am working on a version with long sleeves .........  
 
 
 
This design was inspired by a garter stitch baby jacket by the very talented

Theresa Roberts.
 
I loved her cute little baby jacket and wanted to write a stocking stitch version in a range of sizes. I hope I did it justice.
 

Theresa Roberts Design - garter stitch Baby Jacket
My stocking stitch version
 
 
 
Small Premature Baby
Measures 12” chest, 6” back length
Requires around 18 - 20g of DK yarn
Cast on 40sts
1st Row:            S1, knit to end
2nd Row:           S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4
Repeat this row 2 times more                                                                 (46sts)
5th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4
6th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, purl to last 5sts, pfb, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 66sts  
15th Row:          S1, knit to end
16th Row:          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2rows 3times more
23rd Row:          S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
Divide for back and fronts...
24th Row:         S1, k3, purl 45 - put the remaining 17sts onto a stitch holder
Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row until last 17sts - put these 17sts onto a stitch holder
Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts, then purl 32, k4  (this is the back)
Next Row:         S1, knit across row
Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows 7 times more
Next Row:         S1, knit across row
Next Row:         S1, k3, p4, k2tog, k20, k2tog tbl, p4, k4
Cast off loosely
Work left front ~
Put the 17sts for the left front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)
Knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row
Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Next Row:         S1, knit to last 6sts, k2tog, k4
Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows, until 12sts remain
Cast off shoulder stitches loosely
 
Work right front ~
Put the 17sts for the right front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)
Knit these 4sts and continue across row - purl to last 4sts, k4
Next Row:         S1, k3, s1, k1, psso, knit to end
Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 2 rows, until 12sts remain
Cast off shoulder stitches loosely
Join shoulder and under arm seams
Darn away ends
Sew on button
 
 


Medium Premature Baby

Measures 13½” chest, 6¾” back length

Requires around 22 - 24g of DK yarn

Cast on 48sts

1st Row:            S1, knit to end

2nd Row:           S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

Repeat this row 2 times more

5th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

6th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, purl to last 5sts, pfb, k4                                (58sts)

Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 74sts 

15th Row:          S1, knit to end

16th Row:          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2rows 4 times more

25th Row:          S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Divide for back and fronts...

28th Row:          S1, k3, purl 51 - put the remaining 19sts onto a stitch holder

Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row until last 19sts - put these 19sts onto a stitch holder

Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts, then purl 36, k4  (this is the back)

Next Row:         S1, knit across row

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times more

Next Row:         S1, k9, s1, k1, psso, k20, k2tog, k10                              (42sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, p6, k22, p7, k4

Cast off loosely

 

Work left front ~

Put the 20sts for the left front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for sleeve)

Knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row:         S1, knit to last 6sts, k2tog, k4

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows, until 13sts remain

Cast off shoulder stitches loosely

 

Work right front ~

Put the 20sts for the right front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for sleeve)

Knit these 4sts and continue across row - purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row:         S1, k3, s1, k1, psso, knit to end

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows, until 13sts remain

Cast off shoulder stitches loosely

Join shoulder and under arm seams

Darn away ends

Sew on button
 
 


Large Premature Baby

Measures 15” chest, 7½” back length

Requires around 30 - 34g of DK yarn

Cast on 54sts

1st Row:            S1, knit to end

2nd Row:           S1, knit to end

3rd Row:            S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

Repeat this row once more                                                                    (58sts)

5th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

6th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, purl to last 5sts, pfb, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 82sts 

17th Row:          S1, knit to end

18th Row:          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2rows 4 times more

27thRow:          S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Divide for back and fronts...

28th Row:          S1, k3, purl 57 - put the remaining 21sts onto a stitch holder

Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row until last 21sts - put these 21sts onto a stitch holder

Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts, then purl 40, k4  (this is the back)

Next Row:         S1, knit across row                                                        (48sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times more

Next Row:         S1, k9, s1, k1, psso, k24, k2tog, k10                              (46sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, p6, k26, p6, k4

Next Row:         S1, k9, s1, k1, psso, k22, k2tog, k10                              (44sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, p6, k24, p6, k4

Cast off loosely

 

Work left front ~

Put the 21sts for the left front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)

Knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row:         S1, knit to last 6sts, k2tog, k4

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows, until 14sts remain

Cast off shoulder stitches loosely

 

Work right front ~

Put the 21sts for the right front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)

Knit these 4sts and continue across row - purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row:         S1, k3, s1, k1, psso, knit to end

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows, until 14sts remain

Cast off shoulder stitches loosely

Join shoulder and under arm seams
Darn away ends
Sew on button
 
 

 

Newborn Baby

Measures 16” chest, 8” back length

Requires around 34 - 38g of DK yarn

Cast on 60sts

1st Row:            S1, knit to end

2nd Row:           S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

Repeat this row 2 times more                                                     (66sts)

5th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

6th Row:            S1, k2, kfb, purl to last 5sts, pfb, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 90sts 

17th Row:          S1, knit to end

18th Row:          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2rows 5 times more

29th Row:          S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Divide for back and fronts...

30th Row:          S1, k3, purl 63 - put the remaining 23sts onto a stitch holder

Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row until last 23sts - put these 23sts onto a stitch holder

Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts, then purl 44, k4  (this is the back)

Next Row:         S1, knit across row                                                        (52sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 9 times more

Next Row:         S1, k10, s1, k1, psso, k26, k2tog, k11                             (50sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, p7, k28, p7, k4

Next Row:         S1, k10, s1, k1, psso, k24, k2tog, k11                             (48sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, p7, k26, p7, k4

Next Row:         S1, k10, s1, k1, psso, k22, k2tog, k11                             (46sts)

Next Row:         S1, k3, p7, k24, p7, k4

Cast off loosely

 

Work left front ~

Put the 23sts for the left front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)

Knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row:         S1, knit to last 6sts, k2tog, k4

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows, until 14sts remain

Cast off shoulder stitches loosely

 

Work right front ~

Put the 23sts for the right front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)

Knit these 4sts and continue across row - purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row:         S1, k3, s1, k1, psso, knit to end

Next Row:         S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows, until 14sts remain

Cast off shoulder stitches loosely

Join shoulder and under arm seams

Darn away ends

Sew on button


*** NEW SIZE ***    These instructions were sent to me by  Genevieve Long - a member of my facebook group. She kindly agreed to share her instructions for this bigger size. Thank you so much Genevieve. !  

Angelita Bolero, size 2-3


DK yarn (100 gm)

Size 4mm needles

1  button

 

Cast on 80sts

1st Row:  S1, knit to end

2nd Row:  S1, K2, kbf, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

Repeat 2nd row 2 more times                                        86sts

5th Row: S1, k2, kfb, knit to last 5sts, kfb, k4

6th Row: S1, k2, kfb, purl to last 5sts, pfb, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 124 stitches

Next Row: S1, knit to end

Next Row: S1, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows until it measures 16cm

Next Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2 tog (makes a buttonhole) knit to end

Divide for back and fronts…

Next row: S1, k3, purl  88 - put the remaining 32sts onto a stitch holder

Next Row:  Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts and continue to knit across row until last 32sts - put these 32sts onto a stitch holder

Next Row: Cast on 4sts at beg of next row (for armhole border), knit these 4sts, then purl 60, knit 4. This is The Back                              (68 stitches)

Next Row: S1, knit across row

Next Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last two rows until the back measures 31 cm

Next Row: S1, k14, s1, k1, psso, k34, k2tog, k15

Next Row: S1, k3, p12, k36, p12, k4

Next Row: S1, k14, s1, k1, psso, k32, k2tog, k15

Next Row: S1, k3, p12, k34, p12, k4

Next Row: S1, k14, s1, k1, psso, k30, k2tog, k15

Next Row: S1, k3, p14, k32, p14, k4

Cast off loosely


Work Left Front

Put the 32sts for the left front back onto needles, join ear, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)

Knit these 4sts, and continue to knit across row

Next row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row: S1, knit to last 6sts, k2 tog, k4

Next row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows until 20sts remain

Next row: S1, knit to end

Next row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Cast off shoulder stitches loosely

 

Work Right Front

Put the 32 stitches for the right front back onto needles, join yarn, cast on 4sts (for armhole border)

Knit these 4sts and continue across row - purl to last 4sts, k4

Next Row: S1, k3, s1, K1, psso, knit to end

Next Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows until 20sts remain

Next row: S1, knit to end

Next row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Cast of shoulder stitches loosely

 

Join shoulder and under arm seams

Darn away ends

Sew on button

 





 
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In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.
However, please do not copy my patterns
 
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41 comments:

  1. Jaqueline25 September 2016 at 19:43

    Gorgeous I love it - printed off and ready to go - thank you for such a lovely pattern xx

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    1. marianna25 September 2016 at 19:46

      You were quick off the mark! Hope you enjoy knitting this Jaqueline. x

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  2. linda25 September 2016 at 22:35

    It's Lovely in stocking stitch Marianna, thank you once again for a great pattern. :) xx

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    1. marianna25 September 2016 at 22:57

      Thank you Linda - I think this looks great and is practical too! x

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    2. Unknown18 November 2018 at 21:14

      Really lovely pattern.I have made two . Thankyou so much for a nice easy,cute pattern x

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  3. Christine Hood26 September 2016 at 00:33

    I just love all these patterns Thank you for sharing x

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  4. Anita26 September 2016 at 01:59

    These little jackets are so cute!!!!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  5. sara26 September 2016 at 09:28

    Printed and it will be next on the needles.
    Thank you.

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  6. Unknown27 September 2016 at 20:00

    Such a darling sweater! I have a grand daughter on the way, and I'd love to make this for her, but I don't see a needle size suggested. What size needle do I need to get my gauge for this pattern?

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    1. Unknown9 October 2016 at 16:53

      I would guess a US size 5 or 6 needle, given the weight of the yarn, but I'd really like to know for certain what the designer used. Thanks!

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    2. Jtowner6417 January 2017 at 20:36

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    3. Jtowner6417 January 2017 at 20:38

      That should be Marion not Nation. Dumb spellchecker.

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    4. Jtowner6418 January 2017 at 17:16

      Nancy, my reply got messed up. About 99% of Marion's patterns use size 6 needles and dk/baby/sport weight yarn.

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    5. MHildreth4 July 2017 at 01:58

      in another post she said to use 4 mm needles

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  7. Unknown27 September 2016 at 23:20

    A friends daughter is having twins early December so this pattern will be perfect. I've printed it and am ready to go, but not sure on the needle size. Oh just saw this question has just been asked. Looking forward to your reply.

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  8. Unknown28 September 2016 at 02:21

    Would you have a pattern like the above for a 3yr old ? I have 3 x 3yr old granddaughters that I would like to make this for...... thank you in advance

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  9. vandana3 October 2016 at 03:26

    Hi Marianna, Thank you for the lovely pattern. Can i know what needle size is to be used for the Angelita Baby Bolero Jacket ?

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  10. Unknown6 October 2016 at 00:15

    How adorable. Vandana I would guess size 4mm needles as its double knit yarn. xx

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  11. Unknown22 November 2016 at 22:00

    Could you please let me know the needle size?
    New at this and need this info...thanks

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  12. Unknown28 November 2016 at 15:02

    Marianna. What a sweet pattern. Just completed the first of what will be many for a charity here in Durban, South Africa.

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    1. marianna11 December 2016 at 15:20

      Thank yu for taking the time to message me. I am happy that you like my pattern so much. M

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  13. marianna11 December 2016 at 15:20

    I have so many patterns now that I just can’t keep up with all the comments and questions on this page, ravelry, pinterest and other sites. However, I DO want to hear from you, help you and see your lovely makes! I have a very lively facebook group page – please join me and over 6,700 other members. I check in every day and if I am not available, someone else usually is. The group is ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/made.by.marianna/

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  14. Jtowner6417 January 2017 at 20:39

    Marion, I need this in a 6 to 9 month old size. Do you have it in those sizes?

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  15. Unknown3 May 2017 at 05:06

    Hi Marianna I have a question
    Not sure what this means....
    S1,k1,yarn,k2tog (makes buttonhole)

    What does yarn mean for this row??
    Thks

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  16. Unknown30 May 2017 at 18:09

    Hello Marianna,
    You have the cutest designs and they are so easy...thank you! I have a question--my friend's little girl just got an American Girl doll and I think your patterns would be terrific---should I use the newborn sizes? I will try to figure this out, but I thought if you knew already you would save me some time. Again, I thank you for sharing these patterns!

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  17. Unknown4 July 2017 at 01:16

    Thank you Marianna - great pattern, would like to see other sizes 3,6,12 mths as I enjoyed knitting a unique style. Cheers Suzy

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  18. Unknown6 July 2017 at 21:00

    Thanks for sharing

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  19. marjola13 July 2017 at 13:42

    More sizes to follow were promised...When do you estimate I can expect them?
    Thanks.

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  20. Joanie28 January 2018 at 15:19

    Love your patterns. wished I knew more ppl with small babies. Maybe Mother's shelter.

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  21. Gramjod1 June 2018 at 02:29

    Am I missing something? Needle size?

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    1. Unknown1 June 2018 at 03:12

      Marianna posted in De 2016 to use 4mm needles....and try using dk yarn.
      It is a cute pattern.........

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  22. Skybirf28 June 2018 at 09:00

    Please suggest how many stitches should I cast on if this is to fit 6 months old. Thank ypu

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  23. Unknown29 June 2018 at 23:32

    Can anyone explain to me what does it mean when it says divide for back and front? Thank you

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  24. Unknown2 December 2018 at 15:51

    Using all your patterns for preemie babies as they are so easy to use. I knit for the Birmingham Womens Hospital neo natal unit and they love them. Thanks for allowing me to use them

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  25. Unknown29 September 2020 at 00:48

    I don't see needle size

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  26. Unknown22 May 2021 at 01:49

    Have knitted baby clothes for years. This pattern will definitely be added to my collection. Thanks Marianna!

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  27. Unknown22 May 2021 at 01:52

    Have knitted baby clothes for years and this pattern will definitely be added to my collection. Thanks Marianna.

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  28. Unknown24 April 2022 at 08:58

    Your patterns are all really gorgeous,easy to knit,the PREM cardies use up left over wool,Happy Knitting 🧶🧶

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