Babbity Jacket - Chunky Version

My Babbity Baby Jacket is very popular !  

From month to month, it is always in the 'Top 5' of favourited designs. 

Recently one of the members of my facebook page knitted a chunky version with a hood! It is lovely ! - and too good not to share !  

Chunky Hooded Babbity Jacket

Thank you so much Joanne Loasby for sharing your instructions !  

I know that a lot of knitters will be very happy to knit this :)  

Measurements ~

Size:        22" chest 

Length:    12" 

Sleeve length:  10" =    9“ after turning back the cuff 

Requires ~

2 strands of DK yarn knitted tog (around 330g - 350g)  OR UK chunky weight yarn 

6mm needles

3 buttons 

Instructions ~

Cast on 56sts

Rows 1 & 2     Knit
Row 3            K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Rows 4,5 & 6         Knit
Row 7          K9, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k10     

Row 8          Knit                       64sts                   

Row 9          K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 10        Knit                       72sts

Row 11        K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 12        Knit                       80sts

Row 13        K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 14        Knit                       88sts

Row 15        K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 16        Knit                       96sts

Row 17        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 18        Knit                       104sts

Row 19        K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 20        Knit                       112sts

Row 21        K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 22        Knit                       120sts

Row 23        K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 24        Knit                       128sts

Row 25        K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k19

Row 26        Knit                       136sts

Row 27        K19, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k35, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k20

Row 28        Knit                       144sts

Row 29        K20, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k37, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k21

Row 30        Knit                       152sts

Row 31        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole ), K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k39, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k22

Row 32        Knit                       160sts

Row 33        K24, slip next 34sts onto a stitch holder, k44, slip next 34sts onto a stitch holder, k24             (92sts) 

Knit 64 rows - work should now measure around 12" - it is easy to adjust the length here 

Cast off

Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 34sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.  Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Knit 6 rows

Row 7          K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog    (32sts)

Knit 7 rows

Repeat the last 8 rows 4 times more   (24sts)

Knit 28 more rows without any further shaping - work should now measure around 10" - it is easy to adjust the length here  

Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Turn back cuffs

Sew on buttons

Garter stitch hood (optional) ~

With the Right Side facing, pick up and knit 49sts from the neck cast on - (skipping the first 3sts and last 4sts of the neck cast on)

 

Row 1:             K23, kfb, k1, kfb, k23                         (51sts)

Rows 2, 3 & 4:           Knit

Row 5:            K24, kfb, k1, kfb, k24                         (53sts)

Rows 6, 7 & 8:           Knit

Row 9:            K25, kfb, k1, kfb, k25                         (55sts)

Rows 10, 11 & 12:     Knit

Row 13:          K26, kfb, k1, kfb, k26                         (57sts)

Rows 14, 15 & 16:     Knit

Row 17:          K27, kfb, k1, kfb, k27                         (59sts)

Rows 18, 19 & 20:     Knit

Row 21:          K28, kfb, k1, kfb, k28                         (61sts)

Rows 22, 23 & 24:     Knit

Row 25:          K29, kfb, k1, kfb, k29                         (63sts)

Rows 26, 27 & 28:     Knit

Row 29:          K30, kfb, k1, kfb, k30                         (65sts)

Rows 30, 31 & 32:     Knit

Row 33:          K31, kfb, k1, kfb, k31                         (67sts)

Rows 34, 35 & 36:     Knit

Row 37:          K32, kfb, k1, kfb, k32                         (69sts)

Rows 38 – 55:           Knit

Row 56:          K32, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k32                (67sts)

Row 57:          K31, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k31                (65sts)

Row 58:          K30, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k30                (63sts)

Row 59:          K29, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k29                (61sts)

Row 60:          K28, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k28                (59sts)

Cast off

Sew top of hood

Turn back edge

For the Ombre effect ~ I believe the colour change rows are 37 and 59 for the body 

and 5 and 25 for the sleeves. 

You will find the instructions for my original Babbity Jacket here ~ 

in 4 sizes ....... Newborn, 3 months, 6 - 9 months and 9 - 12 months

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/01/babbity-baby-jacket.html

Babbity Baby Jacket

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2021 ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.

Tiny Sleeping Bag ~ Georgie

I have been enjoying knitting tiny sleeping bags for dolls - 

and I thought they would be good for tiny premature babies too

(instead of angel pockets).

This one uses the stitch pattern from my Georgie Cardigan Jacket & Hat.

I know lots of you enjoyed knitting those :) 

Tiny Sleeping Bag ~ Georgie 

Georgie ~  Tiny Sleeping Bag           Extra Small               

Requires:

4mm needles

DK yarn – around 30g

6 small buttons 

Measurements:

Width – 5”

Length from top of hood -  9½”

Cast on 27sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5:   (buttonhole row)  K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Knit 5 rows

Row 11:  Knit

Row 12:  K4, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Row 25:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Row 26:  K4, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 27:  Knit

Row 28:  K4, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times more

Row 45:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Knit 19 rows

Row 65:  Knit

Row 66:  K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 16 times more

Knit 10 rows

Continue for the hood ~

Next Row:  Knit

Next Row:  K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more

Knit 1 row

Cast off

Join the hood seam

Sew on 6 small buttons to correspond with the buttonholes

Decorate with a ribbon bow if desired

Georgie ~  Tiny Sleeping Bag           Small

Requires:

4mm needles

DK yarn – around 35g  

6 small buttons 

Measurements:

Width – 6½”

Length from top of hood -  11½”

Cast on 35sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5:   (buttonhole row)  K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Knit 5 rows

Row 11:  Knit

Row 12:  K4, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 7 times more

Row 27:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Row 28:  K4, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 29:  Knit

Row 30:  K4, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 9 times more

Row 49:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Row 50:  K4, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Knit 20 rows

Row 71:  Knit

Row 72:  K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 19 times more

Knit 10 rows

Continue for the hood ~

Next Row:  Knit

Next Row:  K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 14 times more

Knit 1 row

Cast off

Join the hood seam

Sew on 6 small buttons to correspond with the buttonholes

Decorate with a ribbon bow if desired

Jack & Jill Sleeping Bag            Georgie Sleeping Bag 

You will find the instructions for the Jack & Jill Sleeping Bag on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/05/dolls-sleeping-bag-jack-jill.html 

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2019 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website. 

Doll's Sleeping Bag ~ Jack & Jill

What could be cuter for a little doll or teddy than a sweet little sleeping bag ? 

I love making these :) 

Doll's Sleeping Bag ~ Jack & Jill

Jack & Jill ~  Doll’s Sleeping Bag       Extra Small               

Requires:

4mm needles

DK yarn – around 25g

6 small buttons 

Measurements:

Width – 5”

Length from top of hood -  9½”

Cast on 27sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5:   (buttonhole row)  K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Knit 5 rows

Row 11:  Knit

Row 12:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Row 25:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Row 26:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 27:  Knit

Row 28:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times more

Row 45:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Knit 19 rows

Row 65:  Knit

Row 66:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 16 times more

Knit 10 rows

Continue for the hood ~

Next Row:  Knit

Next Row:  K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more

Knit 1 row

Cast off

Join the hood seam

Sew on 6 small buttons to correspond with the buttonholes

Decorate with a ribbon bow if desired

 

Jack & Jill Doll’s Sleep Sack           Small

Requires:

4mm needles

DK yarn – around 33g  

6 small buttons 

Measurements:

Width – 6½”

Length from top of hood -  11½”

Cast on 35sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5:   (buttonhole row)  K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Knit 5 rows

Row 11:  Knit

Row 12:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 7 times more

Row 27:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Row 28:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 29:  Knit

Row 30:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 9 times more

Row 49:  (buttonhole row) K2, yrn, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, k2

Row 50:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Knit 20 rows

Row 71:  Knit

Row 72:  K4, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows 19 times more

Knit 10 rows

Continue for the hood ~

Next Row:  Knit

Next Row:  K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 14 times more

Knit 1 row

Cast off

Join the hood seam

Sew on 6 small buttons to correspond with the buttonholes

Decorate with a ribbon bow if desired

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2019 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website. 

Adding a Hood to My Baby Patterns

Many of you have asked how to add a hood on to my baby jacket patterns.

The very talented Ginny Knight (a member of my facebook group) has been kind enough to share her 'how to' instructions.

Thank you Ginny - I know that this will be appreciated by many knitters.



INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING A HOOD TO MARION’S CARDIGANS ~ by Ginny Knight

KNITTED FROM BOTTOM UPWARDS

EXAMPLE – BELLA

Bella with a Hood

Knit cardigan as normal (adding extra buttonholes if required to make it look more like a jacket), but don’t knit neckband rows and don’t cast off stitches.

HOOD

1.            cast off border stitches, knit to end.

2.            Cast off border stitches, K4, purl to last 4 sts. K4.

3.           Carry on knitting in st. st. keeping the 4 border sts for approx 4” (10 cm) for a newborn size. (ON THE FIRST ROW YOU MAY WANT TO ADD EYELET HOLES TO INSERT RIBBON OR CORD FOR A SNUGGER FIT.)

4.       Transfer half of the stitches on to another needle and with wrong side facing, starting at front of hood cast off both sets of sts together.  (YOU COULD JUST CAST OFF ALL THE STS AND STITCH THE SEAM TOGETHER.)

KNITTED FROM TOP DOWNWARDS

EXAMPLE – BABBITY

Babbity with a Hood

1.          Using some scrap yarn in a different colour to the main yarn, cast on and knit one row.

2.    Change to main yarn and knit cardigan, not forgetting to add extra buttonholes to make it look more like a jacket.

HOOD

1.              Remove scrap yarn and place stitches back on needle with right side facing you.

2.              Rejoin main yarn and cast off border stitches, knit to end.

3.              Cast off border stitches, K4, purl to last 4 sts. K4.

4.              Carry on knitting in st. st. keeping the 4 border sts for approx 4” (10 cm).

(ON THE FIRST ROW YOU MAY WANT TO ADD EYELET HOLES TO INSERT RIBBON OR CORD FOR A SNUGGER FIT.)

5.       Transfer half of the stitches on to another needle and with wrong side facing, starting at front of hood cast off both sets of sts together.  (YOU COULD JUST CAST OFF ALL THE STS AND STITCH THE SEAM TOGETHER.)

 

Jack and Jill with a Hood