Child’s V-neck Vest Pattern

Child’s V-neck Vest Pattern

The Child’s V Neck Vest is a free children’s knitting pattern from ColourSpun, designed to knit up quickly and fit little ones from newborn right through to age 3 to 4 years. Worked in stocking stitch with a double rib hem and neckline, this is a straightforward pattern that produces a practical, comfortable vest that works equally well on a cool day or layered under a jacket in winter.

Knit in ColourSpun Pure Merino DK or Pure Cotton DK, this pattern is a great way to explore our range of over 500 hand dyed natural colours. Whether you choose a bold tonal, a soft variegated, or a classic neutral, the simple construction lets the yarn do the talking. The vest is worked in two pieces and finished with a gathered shoulder seam that gives it a neat, classic look without complicated construction.

This free pattern is part of our Free Crafting Resources library at ColourSpun, where you will find more free knitting and crochet patterns using our hand dyed natural yarns. It makes a wonderful handmade gift for a new baby or growing child, and is practical enough to knit in multiples for charity donations.

A free downloadable PDF of the Child’s V-neck Vest Pattern is available below for you to save and print.

Language

Child’s V-neck Vest available in English only.

Skill level:

Confidant Beginner

Size:

New born to 4 years

You will need

• • 2 – 4 x 50g (depending on size chosen) ColourSpun Pure Merino DK OR ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK     
  • 1 pair 4mm  needles

Abbreviations

The Child’s V-neck Vest Pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations as follows:

• K                           knit
• P                           purl
• Dec                    knit next 2 stitches together to decrease
• Stst                stocking stitch
• DR                 double rib (K2; P2)
• LF                        left front
• RF                       right front

Tension

22 stitches to 10cm measured over stocking stitch using 4mm needles

Child’s V-neck Vest Pattern Instructions

Back

Age	0-3m	3-6 m	6-12m	12-18m	18-24m	2-3y	3-4y
width	21	23.5	25	26	28	30	33	cm
length	22	23	24	25	27	30	36	cm
Cast on	46	50	54	58	62	66	74	sts
work	6	6	6	8	8	10	10	Rows DR
Cont. in Stst for	13	13.5	14	14.5	15.5	17	20	cm (end on purl row)
Decrease	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	St each side of next row
Work DR until work is	22	23	24	25	27	30	36	cm. Cast off in DR

Front

Age	0-3m	3-6 m	6-12m	12-18m	18-24m	2-3y	3-4y
width	21	23.5	25	26	28	30	33	cm
length	22	23	24	25	27	30	36	cm
Cast on	46	50	54	58	62	66	74	sts
work	6	6	6	8	8	10	10	Rows DR
Cont. in Stst for	13	13.5	14	14.5	15.5	17	20	cm (end on purl row)
Decrease	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	St each side of next row
RF – work DR on first	22	24	26	28	30	32	36	Sts, leave LF sts on hold
Work DR until work is	22	23	24	25	27	30	36	cm. Cast off in DR
LF – work DR on next	22	24	26	28	30	32	36	Sts
Work DR until work is	22	23	24	25	27	30	36	cm. Cast off in DR

Finishing

Divide the back top into thirds and mark with pins.
Thread yarn through each front shoulder and gather evenly to measure 1 third of back.
Join at shoulders, make sure that the middle third of the back is left to form the back
neck line. Join the side seams

Please note:

Since each item is made by hand, your item may differ slightly from the image.

 

Related Products

• Cotton Scintilla DK
• Pastiche DK Luxury Blend

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