Vest & Hat Knitting Pattern (K487)
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NATURALLY K487 VEST & HAT KNITTING PATTERN
A practical garter-stitch vest and matching hat for little ones aged 6–9 months to 3–4 years.
Pattern overview: The vest body is knitted flat in one piece to the underarms, then divided for the fronts and back. Extra stitches create neat rolled armhole edges, and the buttonholes can be placed on either front. A ribbed neckband is picked up after the shoulder seams are joined. The hat is knitted flat in rib and garter stitch, crown-shaped and seamed. A confident-beginner project with simple shaping, buttonholes and finishing.
Sizes and finished measurements
| Size | 6–9 months | 12–18 months | 2–3 years | 3–4 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 52 | 58 | 64 | 69 |
| Back-neck length (cm) | 27 | 31 | 35 | 39 |
| Approx. hat circumference (cm) | 39.5 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Yarn requirements
Allowances are approximate and have been converted from the authorised pattern using the stated yarn metreage.
| Item | 6–9 months | 12–18 months | 2–3 years | 3–4 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest & hat – metres | 540 | 720 | 720 | 900 |
Recommended yarn: Sesia Bio Bimbo or Bio Sesia 5 organic cotton 4ply (180m per 50g).
Pattern details
- Yarn weight: 4ply
- Strand count: one strand throughout
- Needles: 3mm and 3.25mm straight needles
- Notions: stitch holders, markers and 3 (3, 4, 4) buttons
- Gauge: 27 stitches to 10cm in garter stitch on 3.25mm needles
This listing is for the knitting pattern only, not a finished garment.