142 Jamie Pattern
Original price
$11.90
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Original price
$11.90
Original price
$11.90
$11.90
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$11.90
Current price
$11.90
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Textured, stretchy, and wonderfully practical—meet the Touch 142 Jamie Vest!
Knitted in an all-over broken rib stitch, this classic vest for babies and kids offers fantastic natural stretch that moves effortlessly with active little ones as they grow. Worked flat from the bottom up, it is an easy-wearing layering piece that keeps tiny chests cozy while leaving arms free for playtime—and with no sleeves to knit or set in, it comes together quickly too!
Please note: This is a knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, and extra materials must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Construction: Knitted flat from the bottom up in broken rib stitch, with separate front and back pieces that are seamed together at the shoulders and sides. No sleeves to knit or attach!
Sizing & Fit Guide
This pattern spans six baby and children's sizes from 3–6 months through to 8 years. Thanks to the generous stretch of the broken rib stitch, each size offers a comfortable, adaptable fit—simply pick the age bracket closest to your child's everyday clothing size, or size up for extra growing room.
| Size | To Fit Age |
|---|---|
| 3–6m | 3–6 months |
| 6–12m | 6–12 months |
| 18–24m | 18–24 months |
| 3–4y | 3–4 years |
| 6y | 6 years |
| 8y | 8 years |
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Needles: 4 mm knitting needles.
- Extra Materials: 2 stitch holders.
Yarn Requirements
Designed for 8ply / DK weight pure merino wool (50 g balls), which gives the broken rib texture crisp definition and soft, breathable warmth.
| Size | 8ply / DK Pure Merino Required (50 g balls) |
|---|---|
| 3–6m | 2 balls |
| 6–12m | 3 balls |
| 18–24m | 4 balls |
| 3–4y | 4 balls |
| 6y | 5 balls |
| 8y | 6 balls |
Before You Cast On
Take a few minutes to knit a broken rib tension swatch on your 4 mm needles, then wash and block it before measuring. Because ribbed stitch patterns behave differently from flat stockinette after blocking, checking your gauge upfront ensures the vest has the right width, length, and bounce. Always buy full balls of yarn, and consider tossing an extra ball into your cart for swatching or adding extra body length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 142 Jamie Vest knitted flat or in the round?
It is worked flat from the bottom up in separate front and back pieces, which are seamed together once finished. Without any sleeves to knit or sew in, finishing is quick and straightforward.
It is worked flat from the bottom up in separate front and back pieces, which are seamed together once finished. Without any sleeves to knit or sew in, finishing is quick and straightforward.
What makes broken rib stitch great for kids' knitwear?
Broken rib combines the neat, textured look of rib with extra horizontal elasticity. That built-in stretch makes pulling the vest over little heads a breeze and gives active babies and kids plenty of comfort and room to grow.
Broken rib combines the neat, textured look of rib with extra horizontal elasticity. That built-in stretch makes pulling the vest over little heads a breeze and gives active babies and kids plenty of comfort and room to grow.
What kind of yarn works best for this pattern?
The pattern calls for 8ply / DK weight pure merino wool in 50 g balls. Smooth, bouncy merino highlights the crisp broken rib texture while keeping the garment soft and gentle against sensitive skin.
The pattern calls for 8ply / DK weight pure merino wool in 50 g balls. Smooth, bouncy merino highlights the crisp broken rib texture while keeping the garment soft and gentle against sensitive skin.
Why do I need stitch holders for this vest?
Stitch holders are used to safely rest live stitches at the neckline and shoulders while you shape each side separately, keeping your edges neat and ready for finishing.
Stitch holders are used to safely rest live stitches at the neckline and shoulders while you shape each side separately, keeping your edges neat and ready for finishing.