“EFFIE” Matinee Jacket Baby Knitting Pattern

This pretty baby matinee jacket is designed in two sizes – 14" and 16" chest, suitable for approximately newborn and 3–6 months.

With its classic styling and delicate stitch details, Effie is a lovely little jacket to knit for a new arrival and makes a thoughtful handmade baby gift.

The pattern is suitable for knitters with a little knitting experience and uses a selection of familiar stitches and techniques, making it an enjoyable project for developing your skills.

Sizes
14" chest – approximately Newborn
16" chest – approximately 3–6 months

Yarn Requirements
14" chest: 2 × 100g balls of DK yarn
16" chest: 3 × 100g balls of DK yarn

The original Effie jacket was knitted using NAKO Elite Baby DK, a soft 100% anti-pilling acrylic yarn. Other suitable DK yarns may also be used, provided you check your tension before starting.

Needles Required
3.5mm knitting needles
4mm knitting needles

Knitting Skills & Techniques
The Effie pattern is suitable for someone with a little knitting experience and includes a combination of:
Garter stitch
Stocking stitch
1 × 1 rib
Knit 2 stitches together (k2tog)
Purl 2 stitches together (p2tog)
Yarn forward
Make 1

Whether you're knitting for your own little one, a new grandchild or creating a special handmade baby gift, Effie is a lovely traditional baby knitting project to add to your pattern collection.

Pattern Details at a Glance
Pattern: EFFIE Matinee Jacket
Type: Baby knitting pattern
Sizes: 14" and 16" chest
Approximate ages: Newborn and 3–6 months
Yarn: DK
Needles: 3.5mm and 4mm
Skill level: A little knitting experience required