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Stitch Up a Sweet Vest for a Baby

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Knit a super cute garter stitch vest for a 12 to 18 month old.Vests or similar sleeveless tops are great for kids throughout the year (my daughter just wore a summer top on top of a long-sleeved shirt yesterday) because they add a little warmth but aren’t quite as restrictive as sweaters.

This garter stitch vest sized for a 12 to 18 month old from Pure Craft is really cute and easy even though it has some cool details that make it look a little more difficult than it is.

Little projects like this are a great way to use up some stash because you can always work more or fewer stripes depending on how much yarn you happen to have in the main color.

Do you have any go-to little baby projects like this? I’d love to hear about them!

[Photo via Pure Craft.] Looking for more Vest patterns to knit? Check out these Vest Knitting patterns on Etsy.

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Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF – Pembroke Coat

Oh, this one has proper old-Hollywood winter charm.

The Pembroke Coat is a vintage knitted coat pattern that instantly made me think of crisp winter walks, leather gloves, polished boots, and the sort of coat your grandmother would have casually worn while looking impossibly elegant. It has that beautiful longline shape, a classic collar, button front, sleeve tabs, pockets, and a smart plaid-style design that gives it such a tailored finish.

This is not a quick “knit it while watching one movie” sort of project — and honestly, that is part of the appeal. The Pembroke Coat is one for knitters who love a satisfying vintage knitting pattern with a proper garment construction feel. The updated PDF includes the original vintage reference image along with a modern mockup, which makes it much easier to picture how this coat could look in today’s wardrobe.

I especially love that this pattern still feels wearable. Made in grey, camel, forest green, burgundy, or navy, it would be a gorgeous handmade winter coat with that timeless “where did you get that?” look.

As with most vintage patterns, I’d recommend reading through the instructions first, checking your gauge carefully, and being prepared to make small adjustments for fit and modern yarn substitutions. But for confident knitters who enjoy heirloom-style projects, this is a really lovely one to add to the queue.

You can find the Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF in the CraftGossipStore on Etsy.