Classic Baby Hooded Jacket Knitting Pattern 2 (PDF Download)

PDF instructions to knit a classic baby hooded jacket (hoodie) for reborn dolls or real babies.

This baby hooded jacket knitting pattern features a traditional button-up front, raglan sleeves, and a cosy hood. It is written in nine sizes, ranging from very premature (approx. 1lb) through to 0–3 months, and is designed to fit 10–22 inch reborn dolls or babies.

Depending on the size you wish to knit, the pattern can be worked in 4-ply or double knitting (DK) yarn. Different looks can be achieved by using self-patterning yarns or solid colours, making this a versatile and practical design.

This pattern is suitable for confident beginners, particularly those comfortable picking up stitches.

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern only, not a finished garment.

The PDF is available for instant download after purchase.

Skills required: Knit, Purl, Yarn forward, Slip stitches, Knit two stitches together, Pass slipped stitches over

Yarn & Needles by Size

10” / 25cm height (Approx. 1lb premature)

100g 4-ply yarn, 5 buttons, 3.25mm needles

Tension: 28 sts & 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

11” / 27.5cm height (Approx. 1–1.5lb premature)

100g 4-ply yarn, 5 buttons, 3.75mm needles

(or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles)

Tension: 26 sts & 34 rows to 10cm

12” / 30cm height (Approx. 1.5lb premature)

100g DK yarn, 5 buttons, 4mm needles

Tension: 22 sts & 30 rows to 10cm

14” / 35cm height (Approx. 2.5lb premature)

100g DK yarn, 5 buttons, 4.5mm needles

Tension: 20 sts & 28 rows to 10cm

15–16” / 37.5–40cm height (Approx. 2.5–4lb premature)

100g 4-ply yarn, 5 buttons, 2.75mm needles

Tension: 30 sts & 38 rows to 10cm

16–17” / 40–42.5cm height (Approx. 3–5lb premature)

150g 4-ply yarn, 5 buttons, 3.25mm needles

Tension: 28 sts & 36 rows to 10cm

18–19” / 45–47.5cm height (Approx. 5–7lb newborn)

150g 4-ply yarn, 5 buttons, 3.75mm needles

(or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles)

Tension: 26 sts & 34 rows to 10cm

20–21” / 50–52.5cm height (Approx. 8–10lb newborn)

150g DK yarn, 5 buttons, 3.75mm needles

Tension: 24 sts & 32 rows to 10cm

22” / 55cm height (0–3 months)

150g DK yarn, 5 buttons, 4mm needles

Tension: 22 sts & 30 rows to 10cm