Knitted Baby Girl Vest
Picture a cozy, handcrafted vest designed specifically for a precious baby girl. This adorable garment is carefully crafted using the art of knitting, ensuring a soft and comfortable fit for the little one. The intricate stitches and delicate details make this vest a charming addition to any baby girl's wardrobe. Whether it's for a special occasion or just everyday wear, this knitted baby girl vest is sure to keep her warm and stylish. Imagine the joy of dressing up your baby girl in a beautifully knitted vest that exudes warmth and love. The careful attention to detail and the softness of the yarn used in creating this vest make it a truly special piece. With its timeless design and handmade quality, this knitted baby girl vest is not just a piece of clothing, but a cherished keepsake that can be passed down through generations. Give your little one the gift of comfort and style with this lovely knitted vest.
SIZE: Garment measures 20 inches around
MATERIALS:
Approximately 3 ounces worsted weight yarn
Size US 10 (6.0 mm) circular needle
Markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE: Approximately 4 sts to 1 inch
SPECIAL STITCHES:
M1: Make a backward loop and place on right hand needle.
Increase (inc) 1 st in next st: Knit into front and back of that stitch.
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. I used a 29 inch circular needle.
3. Vest in photo was knit with Red Heart Super Saver Lavender.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 33 sts for neck edge
Note Always keep first and last 3 stitches in knit even on a purl row.
Rows 1-4: K. (33 sts)
Row 5: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3. (33 sts)
Row 6: K3, * increase 1 in next st, K1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, end with increase 1, K3. (47 sts)
Row 7: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3 (47 st)
Row 8: K3 *K2tog. Repeat from * ending K4. (27)
Row 9: K3 *K1, insert needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and knit this st. Repeat from * across, ending K4 (47 st)
Row 10: K4 * inc 1 st in next st, K2. Repeat from * end inc 1, K3 (61 sts)
Row 11: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3 (61 sts)
Row 12: K3, *K2 tog. Repeat from * ending K4. (34 st)
Row 13: K3 *K1, insert needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and knit this st. Repeat from * across, ending K4. (62 st)
Row 14: K4 *inc 1 in next st, K3. Repeat from * ending with inc 1, K4. (75 st)
Row 15: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3 (75 sts)
Row 16: K3 *K2 tog. Repeat from * ending K4 (41 st)
Row 17: K3 *K1, insert needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and knit this st. Repeat from * across, ending K4 (75 st)
Row 18: K4 *inc 1 in next st, K4. Repeat from * to end, ending with inc 1, K5. (89)
Row 19: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3 (89)
Row 20: K3 *K2 tog. Repeat from * ending K4. (48 st)
Row 21: K3 *K1, insert needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and knit this st. Repeat from * across, ending K4. (89 st)
Row 22: K5*, increase in next st, K5, repeat from * to last 6 sts, ending inc 1, knit 5. (103 sts)
Row 23: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3 (103)
Row 24: K3 *K2 tog. Repeat from * ending K4. (55 st)
Row 25: K3 *K1, insert needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and knit this st. Repeat from * across, ending K4. (103 sts)
Row 26: You will now be placing markers to show positions of fronts, back, and sleeves:
K6, M1, K5, M1, K5, M1, K1, pm (20 sts for front),
K1, M1, K6, M1, K5, M1, K6, M1, K1, pm (23 sts for sleeve),
K1, M1, (K6, M1) twice, K5, M1, (K6, M1) twice, K1, pm (37 sts for back),
K1, M1, K6, M1, K5, M1, K6, M1, K1, pm (23 sts for other sleeve),
K1, M1, K5, M1, K5, M1, K6 (20 sts for other front).
Row 27: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3. (123)
Row 28: Knit across row, increasing 1 st before and after each marker. (131 sts)
Row 29: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 30: Knit across row, increasing 1 st before and after each marker. (139 sts).
Row 31: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 32: K to marker, K1, P1 across sleeve sts to next marker. K to next marker, K1, P1 across sleeve sts to next marker, K remaining sts. (139 sts)
Row 33: K3, P to marker, P1, K1 across sleeve sts to next marker. P to next marker, P1, K1 across sleeve sts to next marker. P to last 3 sts, K3. (139 sts)
Row 34: K to marker, K1, P1 across sleeve sts to next marker. K to next marker, K1, P1 across sleeve sts to next marker, K remaining sts. (139 sts)
Row 35: Remove markers as you come to them on this row. K3, purl to
1 stitch before marker, bind off in purl that stitch, sleeve stitches and 1 stitch after the next marker; purl back stitches to 1 stitch before marker, bind off in purl that stitch, sleeve stitches and 1 stitch after marker, purl to last 3 stitches, K3. (81 sts=21 sts ea front, 39 sts back)
VEST BODY:
Body Row 1: (RS) Knit across front sts, cast on 2 sts, knit across back sts, cast on 2 sts, knit across front sts. (85 sts)
Body Row 2: K 3, *P to 1 st before cast on sts, P2tog twice, repeat from *. P to last 3 sts, K3. (81 sts)
Body Row 3: Knit. (81 sts)
Body Row 4: K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3. (81 sts)
Body Rows 5-16: Repeat Body Rows 3 and 4. (81 sts)
HEM: (Two options choose one.)
Garter Stitch Rows 17-23 (Start on RS): Knit. (81 sts)
Ribbed Rows 17-21 (Start on RS): Work K1, P1 ribbing. (81 sts)
(WS) Bind off in purl.
Weave in ends.