How to Knit Floral Stars Print Baby Vest with Two Skewers

Knitting is a wonderful way to show your love for your little one by creating beautiful and unique pieces of clothing. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of knitting a floral stars print baby vest with just two skewers. The finished product will be a delightful addition to your baby's wardrobe.

Materials Needed

2 skeins of worsted weight yarn in your desired color

Size 8 knitting skewers

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Step 1: Cast On

Using your first skein of yarn, cast on 42 stitches using the long tail cast on method. Leave a long tail for weaving in later. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the row to mark the start of the round.

Step 2: Knit the First Few Rows

Knit the first 8 rows in stockinette stitch, making sure to knit in the round.

Step 3: Begin the Floral Stars Print Pattern

Now it's time to start the floral stars print pattern. For this pattern, you'll need to alternate between knit and purl stitches to create a textured pattern. The pattern should be as follows:

Round 1: Knit all stitches
Round 2: Purl all stitches
Round 3: Knit all stitches
Round 4: Purl all stitches
Round 5: Knit all stitches
Round 6: Purl all stitches
Round 7: Knit 6, *purl 2, knit 1, purl 2, knit 11; repeat from * to last 9 stitches, purl 2, knit 1, purl 2, knit 6
Round 8: Purl all stitches
Round 9: Knit 5, *purl 4, knit 1, purl 4, knit 9; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 4, knit 1, purl 4, knit 5
Round 10: Purl all stitches
Round 11: Knit 4, *purl 6, knit 1, purl 6, knit 7; repeat from * to last 7 stitches, purl 6, knit 1, purl 6, knit 4
Round 12: Purl all stitches
Round 13: Knit 3, *purl 8, knit 1, purl 8, knit 5; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, purl 8, knit 1, purl 8, knit 3
Round 14: Purl all stitches
Round 15: Knit 2, *purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 3; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 2
Round 16: Purl all stitches

Step 4: Continue the Pattern

Continue the floral stars print pattern until the piece measures approximately 5 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a purl round.

Step 5: Divide for Armholes

Divide the stitches for the armholes by binding off 2 stitches at the beginning of the next two rounds, then knit the remaining stitches. You should have 38 stitches on your skewers.

Step 6: Knit the Back

Knit the back of the vest by working the next 14 rows in stockinette stitch, starting with a knit row.

Step 7: Shape the Neckline

Shape the neckline by binding off 4 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows. Then, continue knitting the remaining stitches until the piece measures approximately 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

Step 8: Knit the Front

Knit the front of the vest by working the next 14 rows in stockinette stitch, starting with a knit row.

Step 9: Shape the Front Neckline

Shape the front neckline by binding off the center 10 stitches and knitting the remaining stitches for each side separately. Bind off 2 stitches at the neckline edge on the next row, and then decrease 1 stitch at the same edge on every other row until you have 6 stitches left. Knit these 6 stitches for 3 rows and then bind off.

Step 10: Finishing

Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle, and trim any excess yarn. Your floral stars print baby vest is now complete and ready to be worn by your little one!

This pattern can be easily customized by changing the colors of the yarn or adding embellishments such as buttons or embroidery. Have fun experimenting and creating unique pieces for your baby to wear.

Now that you have successfully knit a floral stars print baby vest with just two skewers, you can tackle even more knitting projects. Keep practicing and exploring new patterns to become an expert knitter in no time!