Simple Baby Tank Top Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Sportweight
Designer

Lucinda Ganderton
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Download and knit Lucinda Ganderton's timeless tank top for baby this winter.

Have you spied the fir trees, snowflakes and stars? With a soft palette of colours and a subtle mix of festive motifs, this dapper vest is not just for Christmas! The soft ribbed V-neck and armholes make slipping the tank top on and off a little wriggler a breeze, and the five shades offer plenty of scope for personalisation for your tot. The back is plain stripes while the front colourwork design is worked from the chart, and as it’s for a baby, it’s the ideal mini size to max your Fair Isle game. Note: please follow the updated chart in your zipped download pack.

What do I need?

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, shades (A) 02 Apple, (B) 94 Rose Pink, (C) 601 Baby Pink, (D) 308 Teddy, (E) 101 Ecru, one 50g ball each
Needles: 3mm
Stitch holder
Safety pin
Tapestry needle

Sizing

To fit age (approx): 6 months
Actual chest (cm): 44cm
Length from back neck: 28cm

Meet the designer

Lucinda Ganderton is a designer and writer with extensive experience in needlework and other traditional crafts. If you enjoyed making her baby tank top, make this cute baby waistcoat pattern next.

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