Sleeveless Pullover Knitting Pattern (K680)**
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)
Baby Sleeveless Pullover Knitting Pattern — Naturally K680
A practical little V-neck vest for layering over baby’s everyday clothes. Stocking stitch keeps the body simple, while rib and garter-stitch details give the hem, neck and armholes a neat finish.
Construction and skill guidance
The front and back are knitted flat separately, with shaped armholes and neckline. The neck and armhole bands are picked up, then shoulder and side seams complete the pullover. Confident beginner to intermediate — knit and purl stitches, decreases, shaping, picking up stitches and seaming.
Sizes and fit
Choose by chest measurements; age labels are approximate.
| Size | To fit chest (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Shoulder length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 36 | 41 | 23 |
| 3 months | 41 | 46 | 25 |
| 6–9 months | 46 | 51 | 27 |
| 12–18 months | 51 | 56 | 29 |
Yarn requirements
Choose either approved alternative: Naturally New Zealand Merino Prints 8ply for printed colour, or Naturally New Zealand Merino 8ply for a solid shade. Both provide approximately 138 m per 50 g and are worked with one strand.
Approximate allowance for one pullover:
| Size | NZ Merino Prints 8ply (m) | NZ Merino 8ply (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 210 | 210 |
| 3 months | 210 | 210 |
| 6–9 months | 210 | 210 |
| 12–18 months | 315 | 315 |
These are equivalent-metre substitution estimates, calculated from the original pattern allowances using 105 m per 50 g for the original yarn. Do not transfer the original ball counts to the replacement yarns. The two columns show alternative choices, not yarns to combine. Allow extra for swatching; changes to gauge, length or fabric can change consumption.
Gauge and preparation
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles. Knit, wash and block a swatch before beginning, then adjust needle size to match both stitch and row gauge. Check the fabric is suitable for the project; equivalent metres do not guarantee identical fabric or yarn use.
Needles and notions
- 3.75 mm and 4 mm needles
- Stitch holders and a stitch marker
- A yarn needle for seaming
Pattern format
Choose Printed Pattern – Posted or Digital PDF – Emailed below. This purchase is for the knitting pattern only; yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is the vest knitted in the round?
No. The front and back are worked flat and seamed, with picked-up bands.
Will the printed yarn look exactly like the photograph?
No. Colour placement varies with the yarn, garment size and knitting. The approved NZ Merino Prints alternative will give its own colour effect.