How to Knit Baklava Slice Model Baby Vest

If you're looking for a fun and unique baby vest pattern to knit, why not try the baklava slice model? With its intricate diamond-shaped pattern, this vest is sure to be a hit with both you and your little one. Here's how to get started:

Materials You'll Need

2 skeins of medium weight yarn in your chosen color
Circular knitting needles (size US 6 or 4mm)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

Cast on 84 stitches onto your circular knitting needles. Make sure to join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Step 2: Knit the Ribbing

Knit 2, purl 2 ribbing for 1 inch.

Step 3: Begin the Baklava Slice Pattern

Follow the pattern below for the baklava slice pattern:

Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Knit all stitches.
Row 3: Knit all stitches.
Row 4: *K3, P3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 5: *K1, P3, K3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 6: *K1, P1, K1, P3, K2, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 7: *K1, P3, K3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 8: *K3, P3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 9: *K3, P2, K1, P3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 10: *K1, P3, K3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 11: *K2, P1, K1, P3, K1, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 12: *K3, P3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 13: *K1, P1, K2, P3, K2, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 14: *K3, P3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 15: *K3, P3, repeat from * to end of round.
Row 16: *K3, P3, repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat the baklava slice pattern until you've reached your desired length, approximately 8 inches.

Step 4: Begin Shaping the Armholes

When you've reached your desired length, it's time to shape the armholes. Begin by knitting the first 22 stitches in the baklava slice pattern, then bind off the next 10 stitches. Knit in pattern until you reach the end of the round. On the next round, knit in pattern until you reach the bound off stitches, then cast on 10 stitches using the backward loop method. Continue knitting in pattern until you reach the beginning of the round.

Step 5: Knit the Back

For the back piece of the baklava slice model baby vest, you will continue knitting in the established pattern for the desired length. The back should be the same length as the front, which is typically around 16-18cm for a newborn size.

Once you have reached the desired length, you will need to shape the shoulders. To do this, bind off the center stitches and then decrease one stitch on each side of the center bind-off every other row until you have reached the desired number of stitches for the shoulder.

Continue knitting each shoulder separately until they are the same length as the front pieces. Then, bind off all stitches and weave in the ends.

Congratulations! You have now completed knitting the back piece of the baklava slice model baby vest.