Ava & Archie Vintage Vest & Hat Knitting Pattern
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Ava & Archie Vintage Vest & Hat Knitting Pattern
A button-front vest and top-knot hat for babies and young children. The expanded pattern includes vest sizes from approximately 0–3 months to 3–4 years.
Designer: The Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co. This purchase is a knitting pattern; yarn, needles, accessories and finished items are not included.
Construction
The vest is worked flat from the bottom up, with fronts and back joined to the armholes, then divided. Join shoulders with a three-needle cast-off. The hat is worked flat and seamed. Optional pockets and a knitted flower are included.
Yarn choices
Use DK/8ply yarn, worked with a single strand. Touch Yarns NZ Merino 8ply is a stocked 8ply option to swatch at the pattern tension. Match the metre allowance rather than copying quantities between yarn ranges.
Sizes and yarn requirements
| Approx. age | Finished chest (cm) | Back length (cm) | Vest and hat yarn (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 44 | 23 | 200 |
| 3–6 months | 46 | 25 | 300 |
| 6–9 months | 51 | 28 | 300 |
| 9–12 months | 54 | 31 | 400 |
| 1–2 years | 58 | 33 | 400 |
| 3–4 years | 64 | 36 | 500 |
Hat sizes
| Approx. age | Hat measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 35 |
| 3–6 months | 40 |
| 6–9 months | 45 |
| 1–2 years | 48 |
| 3–4 years | 52 |
Metre allowances are approximate. Where the original gives purchasing quantities rather than used metres, these have been converted using its stated yarn length. Swatch, wash and block before starting; allow extra for length changes and differences in tension.
Tension
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.
Needles and notions
4 mm needles, an extra needle for the shoulder cast-off, 4 stitch holders and 4 buttons; an optional extra button for the flower.
Before you begin
You will use knit and purl stitches, shaping, holding stitches and seaming. Read the finishing instructions before starting. You will also use buttonholes and a three-needle cast-off.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below). Select Digital PDF – Emailed for a PDF, or Printed Pattern – Posted for a physical copy. Instructions are in English.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a separate 9–12-month hat size?
No. The pattern lists five hat sizes separately from the six vest sizes. Choose the hat by its measurement.
More knitting ideas
Browse Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co patterns or try Lilly Cardigan Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply. For help with yarn choices, see our Yarn Substitution Calculator.