Making baby clothes is such a joy:
Crochet pattern for a baby traditional vest
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Our littlest ones will be dressed smartly in a traditional vest like this. In other colors and with different buttons, the style changes - it's worth trying out..
We need
for size 50/56 approx. 125 g,
for size 62/68 approx. 150 g,
for size 74/80 approx. 200 g,
e.g. Schoeller+Stahl Zimba Top (= 4-ply), 80% wool, 20 polyamide, 50 g – 150 m, needle size according to the yarn label 3.5 – 3.0, crochet hook size 4.0 used here; gauge according to the yarn label 25 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm;
plus contrasting yarn for edging and bow:
50 g of 6-ply yarn, e.g. Zimba Medium or another (sock) yarn 50 g – 125 m.
Tape measure, scissors, yarn needle for sewing in ends, 2 decorative buttons.
These
crochet skills are required:
chain stitches, half double crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, slip stitches, crocheting in rows. Post double crochet stitches are explained. The pattern itself is not a basic crochet course, but it does include relevant link tips.
Included in the download :
- PDF pattern, illustrated over 10 pages. Instructions for size 50/56 with details up to size 80
- PDF table of baby measurements for sizes 50 to 104
Difficulty level: medium (for experienced crocheters: easy)