I have an active toddler who wants to examine everywhere and everything, and with the arrival of Spring and warmer weather there’s a whole world to explore outside. I wanted to knit a jacket that would keep an active little girl warm without being restrictive. I like the style of traditional, a-line matinee jacket patterns, but chose a cheerful, Spring-like green cotton yarn for a less frilly version.. The large pockets are ideal for stashing away treasures found while on a big outdoors adventure.