Baby Cakes Bc107 Piper Vest and Hat (8ply Baby)

Create an adorable coordinating set with this charming vest and hat pattern designed for little ones. The textured vest features an easy one-piece construction with classic garter stitch edging, while the coordinating hat is topped with an irresistible possum pompom.

This versatile pattern offers flexibility with two hat knitting methods—work it flat using straight needles or seamlessly in the round with double-pointed needles, whichever suits your preference.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm [4 inches] over stockinette stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles

Vest Sizing:

• 0-3 months: fits 40 cm [16 inches] chest
• 3-6 months: fits 43 cm [17 inches] chest
• 6-9 months: fits 46 cm [18 inches] chest
• 9-12 months: fits 48 cm [19 inches] chest
• 12-18 months: fits 51 cm [20 inches] chest

Hat Sizing:

• 0-3 months: fits 35 cm [14 inches] head circumference
• 3-6 months: fits 40 cm [16 inches] head circumference
• 6-9 months: fits 45 cm [18 inches] head circumference
• 9-18 months: fits 48 cm [19 inches] head circumference

Materials Required:

Merino 8ply:

• 0-3 months: 3 balls (50gm each)
• 3-6 months: 3 balls (50gm each)
• 6-9 months: 4 balls (50gm each)
• 9-12 months: 4 balls (50gm each)
• 12-18 months: 5 balls (50gm each)

Needles: One pair each of 3.25 mm [US 3] and 4 mm [US 6] knitting needles, plus one set of 3.25 mm [US 3] double-pointed needles

Format: This pattern is available in printed format only (not available as a PDF download).