Racing Stripes, Kids Racing Car Jumper and Hat - Knitting Pattern PDF
Racing Stripes, Kids Racing Car Jumper and Hat - Knitting Pattern PDF
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If you know a little one who makes engine noises at the breakfast table, this one is for them.
Racing Stripes Cars is a cosy jumper (sweater) with three little cars zooming across the front on colourful stripes, each with real button wheels. There is a matching hat too, with its own car racing round the stripe, so they can be dressed from top to toe.
This is the new version of my Racing Stripes pattern. Some of you told me you didn't like the narrow sleeves on the original, they were very trendy at the time. But fashion changes, so I have redesigned it with a modern shape in keeping with my other garments, taken out the neck opening it didn't need, and added a matching hat.
The pieces are knitted flat and sewn together, and the cars and windows are knitted separately and sewn on. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and it knits up quickly in DK.
The last few photos show my original version in different colours. They are there for colour inspiration only, the pattern is for the new shape.
Designed by Jane Burns. I've been creating knitting and crochet patterns for babies and children for 18 years, so you can trust this one is as straightforward to follow as it looks.
Pattern details
| Yarn | Stylecraft Special DK, 100% acrylic, 295m / 322 yds per 100g ball. Any DK weight yarn will work, Paintbox Yarns Simply DK is a good substitute. |
| Yarn requirements | Jumper: Yarn A (1063) Graphite, 1 ball all sizes. Yarn B (1805) Warm Grey, 2 (3: 3: 3: 4: 4) balls. Yarn C (2180) Mistletoe, Yarn D (1709) Gold and Yarn E (1029) Copper, 1 ball each. Hat: 1 extra ball of Yarn B, plus Yarn A and Yarn D left over from the jumper. |
| Needles | 3.25mm (US 3) and 4mm (US 6) straight needles. 3.25mm (US 3) circular needle, not essential but easier for the neckband. |
| Also needed | Darning needle, stitch markers, stitch holder. 6 x 2cm / ¾in black buttons for the jumper and 2 for the hat. For children under 3, embroider the wheels in Yarn A instead of using buttons. |
| Sizes | Jumper: 1-2 (2-3: 4-5: 6-7: 8-9: 10-11) years. Hat: newborn (3-6m: 6-12m: toddler: child). |
| Finished chest | 61 (65.5: 69: 76: 80: 85.5) cm / 24 (25.75: 27: 30: 31.5: 33.75) in |
| Finished length | 36 (38: 42: 48: 52: 56) cm / 14 (15: 16.5: 19: 20.5: 22) in |
| Sleeve length | 30 (31.5: 33.5: 37: 41: 45) cm / 11.75 (12.5: 13.25: 14.5: 16: 17.75) in |
| Skill level | Confident beginner |
| Gauge | 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm / 4in over stocking stitch on 4mm (US 6) needles |
Size guide
| Jumper | 1-2y | 2-3y | 4-5y | 6-7y | 8-9y | 10-11y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest | 53cm / 21in | 56cm / 22in | 61cm / 24in | 67cm / 26.5in | 71cm / 28in | 76cm / 30in |
| Actual chest | 61cm / 24in | 65.5cm / 25.75in | 69cm / 27in | 76cm / 30in | 80cm / 31.5in | 85.5cm / 33.75in |
| Finished length | 36cm / 14in | 38cm / 15in | 42cm / 16.5in | 48cm / 19in | 52cm / 20.5in | 56cm / 22in |
| Sleeve length | 30cm / 11.75in | 31.5cm / 12.5in | 33.5cm / 13.25in | 37cm / 14.5in | 41cm / 16in | 45cm / 17.75in |
| Hat | Newborn | 3-6m | 6-12m | Toddler | Child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circumference | 31.5cm / 12.5in | 36.5cm / 14.25in | 41cm / 16.25in | 42.5cm / 16.75in | 44.5cm / 17.5in |
| Depth (brim folded) | 12cm / 4.75in | 15cm / 6in | 17.5cm / 7in | 19cm / 7.5in | 20cm / 8in |
Knitting for a little one you can't measure? My size guide has charts of average measurements by age, so you can get the fit just right.
What you'll receive
Your pattern is an instant PDF download, ready to save or print as soon as your purchase is complete.
- An 11-page PDF with written instructions for the jumper in six sizes and the hat in five sizes
- Sizing and yarn tables for both
- Instructions for the cars, windows and making up
A lovely birthday present for any little one who is mad about cars.
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I made two of these jumpers for my twin grandsons. I was so pleased with how they turned out & the boys love them.
