Baby Short Sleeve Top Double Knit 5353

£3.50
Knit a smart, classic knitwear trio for babies and young children with this King Cole 5353 knitting pattern! Designed for standard Double Knitting yarns, this leaflet includes instructions to make three timeless garments: a cosy long-sleeved sweater, a smart collared polo shirt, and a classic V-neck slipover. Finished with neat ribbed trims and delicate textured detailing, these versatile pieces layer effortlessly over shirts and babygros for everyday play, nursery, or special family occasions.

We stock the physical printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide variety of gentle baby DK wools right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite colours and get your project underway.

What is Included

Instructions to knit three versatile pieces:

  • Style 1: Long-sleeved crew neck sweater

  • Style 2: Short-sleeved polo top with collar and buttoned placket

  • Style 3: Classic sleeveless V-neck slipover

Sizing and Chest Measurements

Sweater, Polo Shirt, and Slipover:

  • Newborn: 14 in (36 cm)

  • 0 to 3 Months: 16 in (41 cm)

  • 3 to 6 Months: 18 in (46 cm)

  • 6 to 9 Months: 20 in (51 cm)

  • 9 to 12 Months: 22 in (56 cm)

  • 12 to 24 Months: 24 in (61 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) yarn of your choice in main (Shade A) and contrast (Shade B) colours

  • Needles: 1 pair of 3.25mm knitting needles and 1 pair of 4mm knitting needles

  • Accessories: Stitch holders, 1 button for the sweater shoulder, and 2 to 3 buttons for the polo shirt placket (size dependent)

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting yarn:

  • Sweater:

    • Newborn to 9–12 Months: 1 ball of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

    • 12 to 24 Months: 2 balls of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

  • Polo Shirt:

    • Newborn to 9–12 Months: 1 ball of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

    • 12 to 24 Months: 2 balls of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

  • Slipover:

    • Newborn to 12–24 Months: 1 ball of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B (1 ball of each shade covers all sizes)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn, needles, and buttons are sold separately.

Tension note: When substituting or using an alternative yarn from your stash or our collection, we recommend knitting a tension test square before starting your project to ensure your finished garments match the measurements stated in the pattern.
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Knit a smart, classic knitwear trio for babies and young children with this King Cole 5353 knitting pattern! Designed for standard Double Knitting yarns, this leaflet includes instructions to make three timeless garments: a cosy long-sleeved sweater, a smart collared polo shirt, and a classic V-neck slipover. Finished with neat ribbed trims and delicate textured detailing, these versatile pieces layer effortlessly over shirts and babygros for everyday play, nursery, or special family occasions.

We stock the physical printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide variety of gentle baby DK wools right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite colours and get your project underway.

What is Included

Instructions to knit three versatile pieces:

  • Style 1: Long-sleeved crew neck sweater

  • Style 2: Short-sleeved polo top with collar and buttoned placket

  • Style 3: Classic sleeveless V-neck slipover

Sizing and Chest Measurements

Sweater, Polo Shirt, and Slipover:

  • Newborn: 14 in (36 cm)

  • 0 to 3 Months: 16 in (41 cm)

  • 3 to 6 Months: 18 in (46 cm)

  • 6 to 9 Months: 20 in (51 cm)

  • 9 to 12 Months: 22 in (56 cm)

  • 12 to 24 Months: 24 in (61 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) yarn of your choice in main (Shade A) and contrast (Shade B) colours

  • Needles: 1 pair of 3.25mm knitting needles and 1 pair of 4mm knitting needles

  • Accessories: Stitch holders, 1 button for the sweater shoulder, and 2 to 3 buttons for the polo shirt placket (size dependent)

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting yarn:

  • Sweater:

    • Newborn to 9–12 Months: 1 ball of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

    • 12 to 24 Months: 2 balls of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

  • Polo Shirt:

    • Newborn to 9–12 Months: 1 ball of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

    • 12 to 24 Months: 2 balls of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B

  • Slipover:

    • Newborn to 12–24 Months: 1 ball of Shade A and 1 ball of Shade B (1 ball of each shade covers all sizes)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn, needles, and buttons are sold separately.

Tension note: When substituting or using an alternative yarn from your stash or our collection, we recommend knitting a tension test square before starting your project to ensure your finished garments match the measurements stated in the pattern.
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