145 Tinkers Vest

Sweet, cosy, and effortlessly practical—meet the Touch 145 Tinkers Vest & Hat Pattern!

This adorable two-in-one pattern includes a classic sleeveless vest for babies and kids from 3 months right up to 10 years, plus a matching hat for little ones up to 18 months. Worked flat from the bottom up with a separate front and back, the vest is an easy-wearing everyday layer that keeps little chests snug while leaving arms completely free to play. Best of all, there are no sleeves to knit or set in, making it a fast and satisfying project.

Please note: This is a knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, and notions are sold separately.

This pattern spans seven children's sizes from 3 months through to 10 years, plus a matching hat for ages up to 18 months. To choose the best vest size, compare your child's chest measurement against the finished garment measurements below, allowing extra room for comfortable layering over shirts and long-sleeve tops.

Designed for 8ply / DK weight possum-silk-merino blend yarn (100 g balls), offering lightweight warmth and a luxuriously soft finish. (Note: The quantities below cover the vest across all seven sizes—if you are also knitting the matching hat, check the pattern instructions or pick up an extra ball to be covered).

Take a few minutes to knit a tension swatch on your 4 mm needles, then wash and block it before measuring. Confirming your gauge upfront ensures the finished vest and hat match the exact chest and head dimensions intended. Always buy full balls of yarn, and consider tossing an extra ball into your cart for swatching, length adjustments, or knitting the matching hat.

Is the 145 Tinkers Vest knitted flat or in the round?
The vest is worked flat from the bottom up in separate front and back pieces, which are seamed together during finishing. Without any sleeves to knit or sew in, putting it together is quick and straightforward.

Does this pattern include the hat as well as the vest?
Yes! Along with the sleeveless vest for ages 3 months to 10 years, the pattern includes instructions for a coordinating baby hat sized up to 18 months.

What kind of yarn works best for this pattern?
The pattern is designed for 8ply / DK weight possum-silk-merino yarn in 100 g balls. This lightweight, ultra-soft fibre blend delivers wonderful warmth without bulk, making it ideal for children's layering pieces.

How does the vest fasten?
The vest features a 3-button fastening, making it easy to slip over little heads without stretching out the neckline.