Baby & Toddler Vest & Hat Knit Kit
Baby & Toddler Vest & Hat Knit Kit
Knit a V-neck vest and matching hat in self-patterning Opal Wirbelwind 4ply. Naturally pattern K3085 is worked flat with ribbed edges and stocking-stitch panels; the changing colours do the decorative work.
Skill level and techniques
Intermediate. The vest involves shaping a V-neck and armholes, picking up stitches for bands, seaming and knitting a matching hat flat.
About the pattern
Work the vest front and back separately, shaping the armholes and V-neck. Join the shoulders, then pick up stitches for the neck and armhole bands before sewing the side seams. The matching hat is knitted flat and seamed. The pattern gives five vest sizes and three hat size groups; use its hat sizing instructions for your chosen vest size.
Sizes and yarn supplied
| Vest age | To fit chest | Finished chest | Length to shoulder | Yarn supplied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 43 cm | 48 cm | 25 cm | 425 m |
| 9–12 months | 46 cm | 51 cm | 28 cm | 425 m |
| 18 months | 48 cm | 54 cm | 30 cm | 425 m |
| 2 years | 53 cm | 58.5 cm | 33 cm | 850 m |
| 3 years | 58.5 cm | 64 cm | 37 cm | 850 m |
Choose by finished chest as well as age. The smaller Shopify kit option groups the first three pattern sizes and supplies one ball; the 2–3 years option supplies two balls. These are the pattern’s approximate quantities for the vest and hat set.
Yarn
Opal Wirbelwind 4ply is 75% superwash wool and 25% polyamide, with 425 metres per 100 g ball. Use one strand. For consistent self-patterning, take yarn from the same end of each ball, although colour placement will vary with garment size.
Tension, needles and notions
Target tension is 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles. You will also need 3 mm straight needles, stitch holders, markers and a tapestry needle for sewing. Needles and notions are separate.
Your kit includes
- One or two balls of Opal Wirbelwind 4ply in the selected size and shade
- Printed K3085 vest and hat pattern
- Handmade with Love tag
Follow the yarn label when washing and reshape flat to dry.
More about this project
The colourful Opal Wirbelwind stripes make this vest and hat set a playful baby or toddler gift. Choose a size using the finished chest measurement. View Opal Wirbelwind 4ply and the K3085 pattern separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does the kit make a vest and hat?
Yes. It includes yarn for one V-neck vest and matching hat in the selected size group.
Why do several sizes share one kit option?
The 6-month, 9–12-month and 18-month sizes each receive 425 metres. The 2-year and 3-year sizes each receive 850 metres. Follow your chosen pattern size.
Are the pieces knitted flat?
Yes. The vest front and back and the hat are knitted flat, with seaming and picked-up edging bands.
Will the stripes match the photo exactly?
Not necessarily. This self-patterning yarn changes colour as you knit, and stripe placement depends on size and where you start in the ball.