Free Knitting Pattern – Duffle Coat Style Baby Hoodie

The Colorplay Hoodie knit pattern is a great way to create a stylish and cozy hoodie that has a traditional English duffle coat vibe. The pattern uses Lion Brand Amazing yarn, a soft and versatile yarn that comes in a variety of colors and textures. The yarn is perfect for creating a warm and cozy hoodie that will keep you comfortable all year round.

This pattern is free to download on the Mary Maxim website and is suitable for knitters of all levels. The hoodie is easy to knit and has a great duffle coat style that is perfect for those who love the traditional English look. The color play in the yarn adds a fun and playful touch to the hoodie, making it a great choice for both children and adults.

A hoodie is a versatile piece of clothing that can be worn in many different ways, it’s perfect for layering and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. It’s a great option for those who want to stay warm and comfortable without sacrificing style. This pattern is a great way to create a stylish and cozy hoodie that is perfect for the whole family. So grab your needles and yarn and let’s get started on creating this Colorplay Hoodie!

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Not too long ago my daughter and I had a discussion about what a chestnut really looks like. The nut itself is small and brown, of course, but on the tree they’re covered with this weird kind of spiky, kind of fuzzy shell. It’s a wonder anyone ever figured out they were edible.

If you didn’t know that, you might wonder why this project is call Chestnut balaclava, but now you know.

This fun design from Yevheniia Pyroh is covered with spikes just like a chestnut shell, and is even the same color, though of course you can make yours whatever color you like. It uses two strands of fingering weight yarn held together (which it says is fingering weight but you could try a light/DK yarn and see if you get gauge with it if you’d rather).

There are two different design options in the pattern. One is a more fitted balaclava style hat (it doesn’t cover the face but does go around the neck) and a looser fit hood.

It’s worked primarily in garter stitch, with shaping done by knitting and purling in the same stitch and through various decreases (including a knit 3 together).

The pattern is charted but also explained in words. It’s worked flat to the size you want, and then joined into a hood shape with ribbing at the neck. The opening for the face is finished with I-cord.

This hood/balaclava would definitely be a conversation starter and in different colors it might read more dinosaur than chestnut, which could also be fun. The sizing is totally custom so you can make it fit whatever head you’re stitching for.

If you want to try it for yourself (and I’d love to hear about it if you do!) you can download the free pattern from Ravelry.

[Photo: Yevheniia Pyroh]

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