{"id":1565,"date":"2025-08-20T13:50:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2025-08-20T13:50:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:50:39","slug":"knitted-baby-vest-0-1-year-top-down-from-robe-neckline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=1565","title":{"rendered":"KNITTED BABY VEST (0\u20131 YEAR) \u2013 TOP-DOWN (From Robe\/Neckline)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sure! Here’s a detailed guide on how to knit an easy baby vest (0\u20131 year olds)<\/strong>, starting from the robe (neckline)<\/strong> \u2013 which is a common top-down knitting method used for making seamless garments like vests, cardigans, blouses, and sweaters.<\/p>\n

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KNITTED BABY VEST (0\u20131 YEAR) \u2013 TOP-DOWN (From Robe\/Neckline)<\/h3>\n

\u2705 Suitable for: Baby 0\u201312 months<\/h4>\n

\u2705 Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate<\/h4>\n

\u2705 Construction: Top-down (starting from neckline\/robe), seamless<\/h4>\n

\u2705 Style: Vest (you can adapt it into a cardigan, blouse, or sweater)<\/h4>\n

\u2705 Tools & Materials:<\/h4>\n
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    Yarn<\/strong>: Baby-soft yarn (DK or light worsted, acrylic or cotton, about 100g)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Needles<\/strong>: 3.5mm or 4mm circular needles (40cm or use magic loop), or straight needles if working flat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Stitch markers<\/strong>: 4 (for raglan lines)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tapestry needle<\/strong>: for weaving in ends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Buttons (optional)<\/strong>: for cardigans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Measuring tape & scissors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    BASIC MEASUREMENTS FOR 0\u20131 YEAR OLD<\/h3>\n
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      Chest circumference<\/strong>: ~45\u201350 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Length from shoulder to waist<\/strong>: ~25\u201330 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Armhole depth<\/strong>: ~10\u201312 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Neckline circumference<\/strong>: ~30\u201332 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n

      STEP 1: Cast on from Robe (Neckline)<\/h3>\n

      We start from the neckline<\/strong> and work top-down<\/strong> using raglan increases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Cast-On:<\/h4>\n

      Cast on 60 stitches<\/strong> loosely (or adjust based on gauge).<\/p>\n

      Divide stitches as follows for raglan shaping<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        Back<\/strong>: 18 stitches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Each Sleeve<\/strong>: 8 stitches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Fronts<\/strong>: 13 stitches each<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Place 4 stitch markers<\/strong> between these sections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Pattern:<\/p>\n

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        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
        Front<\/span> (<\/span>13<\/span>)<\/span> |<\/span> Marker<\/span> |<\/span> Sleeve<\/span> (<\/span>8<\/span>)<\/span> |<\/span> Marker<\/span> |<\/span> Back<\/span> (<\/span>18<\/span>)<\/span> |<\/span> Marker<\/span> |<\/span> Sleeve<\/span> (<\/span>8<\/span>)<\/span> |<\/span> Marker<\/span> |<\/span> Front<\/span> (<\/span>13<\/span>)<\/span>
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        STEP 2: Knit the Yoke (Raglan Increases)<\/h3>\n

        Work in stockinette stitch<\/strong> (knit all rounds or knit 1 row, purl 1 row if flat) and increase 1 stitch before and after each marker<\/strong> on every right-side row<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Use “KFB” (knit front and back)<\/strong> or “YO” (yarn over)<\/strong> for increases.<\/p>\n

        Repeat raglan increases<\/strong> every other row<\/strong> (every RS row) until you have:<\/p>\n

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          Fronts<\/strong>: ~26 stitches each<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Sleeves<\/strong>: ~20\u201325 stitches each<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Back<\/strong>: ~40\u201345 stitches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Tip<\/strong>: Keep going until the yoke measures about 12\u201314 cm<\/strong> from cast-on edge or fits comfortably around baby\u2019s chest.<\/p>\n

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          STEP 3: Separate Sleeves<\/h3>\n

          Place sleeve stitches on stitch holders or scrap yarn.<\/p>\n

          Continue working on body only<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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            Cast on 3\u20135 stitches<\/strong> under each arm (for the underarm gap)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Join fronts and back to start working the body in one piece<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            STEP 4: Knit the Body<\/h3>\n

            Work the body in stockinette stitch<\/strong> (or add patterns like garter, ribbing, or cables).<\/p>\n

            Knit until the total body length (from neckline) is ~25\u201330 cm or desired length.<\/p>\n

            Finish with 5\u20136 rows of garter stitch<\/strong> or 2×2 ribbing<\/strong> for the hem.
            Bind off loosely.<\/p>\n

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            STEP 5: Sleeves (Optional for Sweater\/Cardigan)<\/h3>\n

            If making a sweater<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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              Transfer sleeve stitches back to your needle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Pick up stitches from underarm cast-on (3\u20135 stitches)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Knit in the round until sleeve is ~10\u201312 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Finish with ribbing or garter edge and bind off<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              If making a vest<\/strong>, skip sleeves.<\/p>\n

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              STEP 6: Neckline Finishing<\/h3>\n

              Pick up stitches around the neckline and knit:<\/p>\n

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                Garter stitch (4\u20135 rows)<\/strong> or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                2×2 ribbing (1\u20132 cm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Optional: Create a button band<\/strong> or leave open<\/p>\n

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                STEP 7: Weave In Ends & Block<\/h3>\n
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                  Weave in all loose yarn ends with a tapestry needle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Lightly block your work to shape it<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  VARIATIONS<\/h2>\n
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                    Vest<\/strong>: No sleeves, sleeveless design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Cardigan<\/strong>: Add buttonholes and open front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Blouse<\/strong>: Use lighter yarn and add lace patterns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Sweater<\/strong>: Knit sleeves for full coverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    BASIC SIZE ADJUSTMENT (if you’re off gauge)<\/h2>\n

                    You can adjust by:<\/p>\n

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                      Adding\/removing stitches evenly in the cast-on<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Using thinner\/thicker yarn and adjusting rows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Checking chest size against a baby shirt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n