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Baby wearing the cream Ava vest and matching tie bonnet – Lisa F Design BC58.

Ava Vest & Bonnet Knitting Pattern - 8Ply (BC58)

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Ava by Lisa F Design pairs a baby vest with garter-stitch and eyelet details with a matching bonnet finished with garter-stitch ties.

Printed knitting pattern BC58. Yarn and finished items are not included.

Skill level and construction

Intermediate. Both the vest and bonnet are knitted flat.

Vest sizes and yarn

Use 8ply merino. Yarn requirements are calculated at 100 m per 50 g ball.

Age (months) To fit chest (cm) Yarn required (m)
0–3 40 300
3–6 43 300
6–9 46 300
9–12 48 400
12–18 51 400

Bonnet sizes

Age (months) To fit head (cm)
0–3 35
3–6 40
6–9 45
9–18 48

Needles and notions

One pair each of 3.25 mm and 4 mm knitting needles, and two small buttons.

Tension

22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles. Check tension before starting.