Baby Cakes Bc125 Avis Vest and Hat (8ply Baby)

This charming set features a textured bobble vest and coordinating bobble hat, inspired by the stunning landscape of Lake Wanaka. The geometric bobble stitch creates a beautiful pebbled texture reminiscent of stones along the shoreline, while the golden tones echo the autumn foliage reflected in the crystal-clear waters.

The name 'Avis' – Latin for bird – captures the aerial perspective that inspired this design: soaring above the lake's transparent depths to the majestic mountains beyond.

Pattern Details:

• Bobble-textured vest with button closure
• Matching bobble hat with two knitting options: flat on straight needles or in the round on double-pointed needles
• Sizes: 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and 12-18 months
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles
• This is a printed pattern only – not available as a PDF download

Vest Measurements:

• 0-3 months: 41 cm / 16 inches
• 3-6 months: 43 cm / 17 inches
• 6-9 months: 46 cm / 18 inches
• 9-12 months: 48 cm / 19 inches
• 12-18 months: 51 cm / 20 inches

Hat Measurements:

• 0-3 months: 35 cm / 14 inches
• 3-6 months: 40 cm / 16 inches
• 6-9 months: 45 cm / 18 inches
• 9-18 months: 48 cm / 19 inches

Materials Required (8ply Merino):

• 0-3 months: 3 x 50g balls
• 3-6 months: 3 x 50g balls
• 6-9 months: 3 x 50g balls
• 9-12 months: 4 x 50g balls
• 12-18 months: 4 x 50g balls

Needles & Notions:

• One pair each 3.25 mm and 4 mm knitting needles (or one set each size in double-pointed needles)
• Stitch holder
• 2 buttons

Originally featured in The Wheel, Ashford's fibrecraft magazine. A delightful project for creating heirloom pieces for the little ones in your life.