Embrace Vest ~ Course Only

A beginner-friendly children's knitting course ~ guided step-by-step from cast-on to cast-off. You'll knit a beautiful seamless vest for your little one, sized from 6 months all the way to 11 years. The perfect cosy layering piece for the cooler months ~ made by your hands, worn by them.

This is the course only option ~ perfect if you already have your own needles and tools, or if you'd like to source your own yarn. Everything else you need is included digitally.

What's included

• Full step-by-step video course ~ in order, building with you as you go, from cast-on to finishing
• Downloadable PDF pattern (sizes 6–12 months to 10–11 years)
• Lifetime access to our private community space and support
• Bonus resources library ~ yarn guidance, understanding ply, fixing mistakes, finding your rhythm

What you'll need

You'll need to source these yourself ~ or grab the Course + Kit if you'd like us to take care of the tools for you:

• 6mm - 80cm circular needles ~ for ribbing (hem, armholes, neckline)
• 8mm - 80cm circular needles ~ for the body
• 14 ply / Bulky weight yarn ~ see size table below for quantities
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

You'll also want scissors, a measuring tape, and a small amount of scrap yarn ~ things most of us already have at home.

Sizes & yarn quantities

Choose your size by your child's chest measurement. The vest is designed with a comfortable amount of ease ~ go up a size if you prefer a more relaxed fit or want a little growing room.

Yarn quantities are based on 14 ply / Bulky weight yarn. These are a guide ~ allow an extra 20–30g if you prefer a longer vest or want a little extra to be sure. If you're using two colours (one for the body, one for the ribbing), we'll share guidance on how to split your quantities inside the course.

Yarn

This vest uses 14 ply / Bulky weight yarn ~ which is what makes it knit up so beautifully fast. You can use one colour for the whole vest, or a contrast colour for the ribbing (hem, armholes, neckline) for a gorgeous two-tone look.

We share our specific yarn recommendations inside the course ~ including a softer baby alpaca option if your little one is sensory-sensitive.

Keep making

Once you've finished your Embrace Vest, you'll have every skill you need to cast on again ~ for a sibling, a friend's baby, or a new colourway. The same pattern grows with your child across 7 sizes, so you can knit it again and again as they do.

If you'd love to make something for yourself too, the Mama Crop Course is the perfect next step ~ and your hands will already know so much.

Support

This course comes with lifetime support inside our private community container. You will never feel alone or lost in your making ~ whether you're mid-project, starting again, or just need a little encouragement to keep going. We are here.

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