Jacket for a Baby Prepster (and link to the free pattern)

[mlle_rachelmarie]

I just finished this fun double-breasted seed-stitch jacket for my baby (due in 2 weeks) and now I want one in my size!



The pattern is free at the Exercise Before Knitting blog:
http://exercisebeforeknitting.com/seed-stitch-baby-jacket/

I used Rowan's Cashsoft Aran yarn (a lovely cashmere and wool blend), so this chunky jacket is sure to be warm. It took 7 skeins, though, so it turned into a bit of an investment piece at $9.50 a skein. What I like about the pattern is that it's knitted on circular needles so you can somewhat reduce the number of seams you have to deal with a the end (although the hood and sleeves must be sewn on).



I like the double-breasted pea-coat look:

[loves2experiment]

That jacket is adorable!  I wish for one in my size as well!  You did great!

[mscris]

Adorable! Congratulations on the baby!

[likeiceiscold]

I absolutely love this!  Great job and I wish you much luck and a smooth delivery.  Did you have any trouble when downloading the pattern?  When I try the words come out as symbols.

[cheryl.hamilton]

That is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to be able to knit something like that for my daughter.

[madidolly]

Sweet Sweet Great Job!  Thank you so very much for the pattern link.  I've been looking for something like this for a long time.  Good for both boy or girl and classic!  Ideal baby gift!

[carmina1]

Beautiful jacket! You did a great job!

[annasrobbie]

Very cute!  I may make one for my coworkers new bundle of joy -I don't like to DO seedstitch but it does come out so nicely doesn't it!

[mlle_rachelmarie]

Thanks for the nice comments!

Yes, seed stitch is a bit labor intensive, but I got into the groove and it went by pretty quickly...and the result is very nice for a fall/winter jacket.

I didn't have any problems downloading the pattern. Hmmmm.... I am on a PowerBook and opened it in Preview. Maybe try opening it in Acrobat if that's not a possibility?

I highly recommend the pattern! I did come across one strange part when shaping the left and right fronts. I found that the two had to be reversed to get the button holes in the right place. But maybe I missed a row or something!

[RachelKristin]

wow! you did an amazing job! that's gonna be a warm baby too