Rudy Rolled Edge Vest & Hat - 8ply
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Rudy Rolled Edge Vest & Hat Knitting Pattern (8ply)
Knit a relaxed, easy-wear vest with soft rolled edges and a comfortable, modern fit. The Rudy Rolled Edge Vest features a clean stocking stitch body, ribbed hem detail, and gently shaped neckline and armholes for a polished finish without fuss.
Designed to layer effortlessly over tees, shirts, or dresses, this versatile piece offers 5–10cm of positive ease for comfort and growing room. The coordinating Rudy Hat can be worked with or without a playful top knot for added personality.
A timeless wardrobe staple for babies and older children alike.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes neckline shaping, shoulder shaping, 3-needle bind-off, ribbed neck and arm bands, and optional hat crown shaping with or without top knot.
Tension
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.
Sizes – Vest
Age (approx.):
3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y | 7–8y | 9–10y
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y | 7–8y | 9–10y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Chest (cm) | 48 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 81 |
| Back Length (cm) | 28 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 49 |
| Underarm Length (cm) | 15.5 | 17 | 18.5 | 20.5 | 23.5 | 25 | 28 |
Designed with approximately 5–10cm positive ease. Length can be adjusted at the underarm section if desired.
Sizes – Hat
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–6y | 7–10y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Head Circumference (cm) | 34 | 39 | 44 | 49 | 54 |
Hat can be worked with or without top knot.
Materials Required
Yarn
Yarn Weight: 8ply
(Approx. 100m per 50g ball)
Vest – Approximate Meterage Required
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–4y | 5–6y | 7–8y | 9–10y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 200m | 300m | 300m | 300m | 400m | 500m | 600m |
Hat – Approximate Meterage Required
| Size | 3–6m | 6–12m | 1–2y | 3–6y | 7–10y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meters Required | 100m | 100m | 100m | 200m | 200m |
Meterage is approximate and may vary depending on tension and yarn choice.
Needles
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4mm (US 6) knitting needles
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3.50mm (US 4) needles
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3.75mm (US 5) needles (first two vest sizes and smaller finishes if required)
(Or sizes required to obtain correct tension.)
Notions
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6 stitch holders
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8 stitch markers
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Wool needle (tapestry needle)
Design Features
✔ Relaxed rolled neckline and armhole edges
✔ Ribbed hem detail
✔ Adjustable underarm length
✔ Clean shoulder shaping with 3-needle bind-off
✔ Coordinating hat included
✔ Optional top knot variation
✔ Suitable for babies through to older children