Beginner’s Jacket – Knitting Kit (Orry Yarn Merino DK)
Designed by PetiteKnit
The Beginner’s Jacket is a beautifully simple, top‑down knit designed to guide new knitters through their first garment. Worked entirely in garter stitch, this cosy jacket is soft, comfortable, and perfect for layering on little ones.
The construction is clear and confidence‑building:
- The yoke is worked first
- Followed by the body
- Then the sleeves, which are worked flat and sewn together at the end
With its clean lines and easy stitch pattern, this is an ideal project for beginners looking to move beyond simple accessories into garment making.
✨ Our Yarn Choice
We’ve chosen to use Orry Yarn Merino DK for this kit, a yarn we’ve tested extensively.
The result is a soft, balanced fabric with excellent stitch definition, making it especially lovely for garter stitch and ideal for beginners to work with. It also creates a comfortable, wearable jacket that holds its shape beautifully.
The Kit Includes:
- Orry Yarn Merino DK (for your selected size and colour)
- Printed knitting pattern in English
- Ravelry PDF download (Please include your Ravelry username in the order notes to receive your PDF)
This kit includes all the yarn and instructions needed to complete the jacket.
You Will Also Need (Not Included):
- 4mm circular needles (80cm / 32")
- Buttons (13–15 mm):
- 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 (8) 8 (8)
- Wool needle (for finishing)
- Scissors
Skill Level:
★ (1 out of 5) – Beginner
Sizes:
0–3 months (3–6 months) 6–9 months (9–12 months)
12–18 months (18–24 months) 2–3 years (3–4 years)
4–5 years (5–6 years) 6–7 years (7–8 years)
Finished Measurements:
Bust Circumference:
50 (52) 56 (58) 60 (62) 66 (68) 70 (72) 74 (76) cm
= 19¾ (20½) 22 (22¾) 23½ (24½) 26 (26¾) 27½ (28¼) 29¼ (30) inches
Length (mid‑front):
22 (25) 26 (29) 29 (32) 32 (34) 37 (37) 41 (44) cm
= 8¾ (9¾) 10¼ (11½) 11½ (12½) 12½ (13½) 14½ (14½) 16¼ (17¼) inches
Gauge:
23 stitches × 46 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4") in garter stitch on 4mm needles
Always knit and wash a swatch before starting to ensure the correct fit.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ A true beginner garment — simple, clear and confidence‑building
✔ Worked entirely in garter stitch — relaxing and enjoyable
✔ Top‑down construction with straightforward shaping
✔ Soft, cosy fabric in Orry Yarn Merino DK
✔ A practical everyday jacket for babies and children
✔ A perfect “first garment” knitting project
