A modern twist on a classic Kiwi pattern, the Donnybrook 957 is the ultimate go to knit for children. Knit in 8ply/DK weight wool, this pattern is written with simple easy to follow steps with no guessing about how to work the pattern.

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 lighter weight version? Check out Donnybrook 957 Light which is a 4ply / fingering weight version of the pattern.

Construction
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.

The hood if worked, has you picking 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
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”

Gauge
Knit flat and in the round, 22 stitches by 30 rows over 10cm/4” in stocking stitch.

Needles and notions
• 3.5mm, 40cm and 80cm circular needles
• 4mm, 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 methos in the larger size needles for the sleeves
• 2 pieces of smooth waste yarn
• 3 x 15mm buttons
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Darning needle

Yarn requirements
Any 8ply/DK weight yarn that you can achieve gauge with, in the approximate amounts listed below.

Cardigan only
0-3mths, 100gm/200m
3-6mths, 150gm/300m
6-12mths, 200gm/400m
12-18mth, 225gm/450m
18-24mth, 250gm/500m
2yrs, 300gm/600m
4yrs, 350gm/700m
6yrs, 375gm/750m
8yrs, 400gm/800m
10yrs, 450gm/900m
12yrs, 500gm/1000m

Hood only
0-3mths, 50gm/100m
3-6mths, 50gm/100m
6-12mths, 75gm/150m
12-18mths, 75gm/150m
18-24mths, 75gm/150m
2yrs, 100gm/200m
4yrs, 100gm/200m
6yrs, 125gm/250m
8yrs, 125gm/250m
10yrs, 150gm/300m
12yrs, 150gm/300m

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.