How to Knit Striped Hackberry Model Baby Vest

Are you looking for a fun and stylish way to keep your baby warm and cozy? Look no further than the striped hackberry model baby vest! This vest combines the classic hackberry pattern with bold and playful stripes, creating a look that is both trendy and timeless. Follow these simple steps to knit your very own striped hackberry model baby vest.

Materials You Will Need

DK weight yarn in two contrasting colors

Size 6 knitting needles

Stitch markers

Yarn needle

Scissors

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your very own striped hackberry model baby vest:

Step 1: Back Panel

With the first color, cast on 50 stitches and knit in stockinette stitch for 4 inches. Switch to the second color and knit in stockinette stitch for another 4 inches. Begin the hackberry pattern with the first color as follows:

Row 1: Knit all stitches

Row 2: Purl all stitches

Row 3: *K2tog, yarn over, repeat from * to end of row

Row 4: Knit all stitches

Row 5: Purl all stitches

Row 6: *Yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, repeat from * to end of row

Row 7: Knit all stitches

Row 8: Purl all stitches

Repeat these 8 rows, alternating colors every 8 rows, until the back panel measures 8 inches from the cast on edge. Bind off all stitches.

Step 2: Front Panels (Make Two)

With the first color, cast on 25 stitches and knit in stockinette stitch for 2 inches. Switch to the second color and knit in stockinette stitch for another 2 inches. Begin the hackberry pattern with the first color as follows:

Row 1: Knit all stitches

Row 2: Purl all stitches

Row 3: *K2tog, yarn over, repeat from * to end of row

Row 4: Knit all stitches

Row 5: Purl all stitches

Row 6: *Yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, repeat from * to end of row

Row 7: Knit all stitches

Row 8: Purl all stitches

Repeat these 8 rows, alternating colors every 8 rows, until the front panels measure 4 inches from the cast on edge. Bind off all stitches.

Step 3: Assembly

Lay the back panel on a flat surface and place a stitch marker at the center of the neckline. Lay one of the front panels on top of the back panel with the right sides. Facing each other, aligning the shoulders with the stitch markers. Pin the front panel to the back panel at the shoulders.

Using the first color, join the yarn at the right shoulder and knit across all stitches. Bind off all stitches. Repeat on the left shoulder.

For the armholes, pick up and knit stitches along the edges of the front and back panels. Knit in stockinette stitch for 1 inch. Switch to the first color and continue in the hackberry pattern for another inch. Bind off all stitches.

To finish the vest, sew the side seams together using a yarn needle. Weave in any loose ends.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have just created a beautiful striped hackberry model baby vest. This vest is perfect for keeping your little one warm and stylish. You can experiment with different colors and stripe patterns to make this vest unique and personalized.

Happy knitting!