Knitting Pattern Girls Vest / Jacket | Traditional Trachten BabyAlpenChic

“Baby AlpenChic – Traditional Trachten Jacket” (Revised Edition 2026)

A classic, lovingly knitted girls’ traditional Trachten jacket with a beautiful decorative border –
now revised, with significantly expanded sizes (116–164) and even clearer instructions.

This timeless jacket is worked from the bottom up in garter stitch and gains its distinctive character from the eye-catching border pattern, where structure and color come together beautifully. The pattern guides you step by step through the entire process. The border pattern is carefully explained and complemented by a valuable video reference for additional support.

Thanks to the included schematic and detailed measurements, knitting this jacket for children and teens in sizes 116 / 122 / 128 / 134 / 140 / 146 / 152 / 158 / 164 is now straightforward and well guided(European children’s sizes based on body height in cm).

A charming jacket design that combines classic Alpine tradition with practical everyday knitwear – perfect for gifts, special occasions, or simply because.

A detailed description guides you through the entire knitting process.

The border pattern is explained step by step.
You’ll also find a video reference in the pattern!

Skill level: easy to intermediate

Skills required:
knit stitches
purl stitches
increasing and decreasing stitches
picking up stitches along edges
color changes

This pattern is designed for sizes 116 / 122 / 128 / 134 / 140 / 146 / 152 / 158 / 164.
Thanks to the included gauge information and schematic, individual adjustments are also possible.

(European children’s sizes based on body height in cm).

LANA GROSSA Bingo

Colors:
No. 129 (grey-lilac)
No. 112 (old rose)

Yarn requirements
No. 129 (grey-lilac):
116: approx. 30 g = approx. 50 m
122: approx. 35 g = approx. 60 m
128: approx. 40 g = approx. 65 m
134: approx. 45 g = approx. 75 m
140: approx. 50 g = approx. 80 m
146: approx. 55 g = approx. 90 m
152: approx. 60 g = approx. 100 m
158: approx. 65 g = approx. 110 m
164: approx. 70 g = approx. 120 m

No. 112 (old rose) – MAIN COLOR:
116: approx. 300 g = approx. 480 m
122: approx. 315 g = approx. 505 m
128: approx. 330 g = approx. 530 m
134: approx. 340 g = approx. 545 m
140: approx. 350 g = approx. 560 m
146: approx. 365 g = approx. 585 m
152: approx. 380 g = approx. 610 m
158: approx. 395 g = approx. 635 m
164: approx. 410 g = approx. 660 m

This is a European yarn; the detailed specifications are provided to help you find a suitable alternative if you choose a different yarn.

Fiber content: 100% extrafine merino wool
Weight & yardage: 50 g ≈ 80 m (≈ 87 yd)
Needle size: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (US 7–9 / UK 7–9)
Yarn category: Bulky (US) / Chunky (UK)

Lana Grossa Bingo is a classic, warm and soft 100 % merino wool yarn. It knits up beautifully with clear stitch definition — ideal for jackets, cardigans, and textured patterns like garter stitch and decorative borders.

→ Please pay attention to gauge, yardage, and needle size

Needle size:
Knitting needles 5.00 mm (US 8 | UK 6)
Circular knitting needles 5.00 mm (US 8 | UK 6)