How to Knit a Crossed Tulips Baby Vest with Two Needles

Knitting a baby vest with crossed tulips using two needles can be a delightful project that results in a beautiful garment for your little one. While it may seem intimidating, with patience and practice, you can create a unique and charming piece for your baby. Here's how to get started:

Materials Needed

Lightweight yarn in the color of your choice

A pair of size 3 knitting needles

A tapestry needle for weaving in ends

A pair of scissors

Instructions

Step 1: Cast on 82 stitches onto your knitting needle. This will form the bottom edge of your baby vest.

Step 2: Knit in rib stitch for 2 rows. To do this, knit one stitch and purl the next stitch in every row.

Step 3: Switch to stockinette stitch and knit for 6 rows. To do this, knit one row and then purl the next row.

Step 4: Begin the crossed tulip pattern. To do this, follow the instructions below:

Row 1 (right side): Knit 2, *knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, knit 2; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 2 and all wrong-side rows: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: Knit 2, *knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 2; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 5: Knit 2, *slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 7: Knit 2, *knit 2 together, knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, yarn over, knit 2; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 8: Purl all stitches.

Step 5: Continue the crossed tulip pattern for the next 22 rows. You should end up with 10 tulip motifs on your baby vest.

Step 6: Knit in stockinette stitch for the next 4 rows.

Step 7: Begin the armhole decreases. To do this, bind off the first 6 stitches on each side of the vest and knit to the end of the row. Repeat this pattern on every right-side row until you have 50 stitches on your needle.

Step 8: Knit in stockinette stitch for the next 6 rows.

Step 9: Begin the neck shaping. To do this, bind off the center 10 stitches and knit each side separately for 10 rows. At the beginning of every right-side row, bind off 3 stitches until you have 14 stitches remaining on each side.

Step 10: Continue knitting each side separately in stockinette stitch for the next 10 rows.

Step 11: Join the front and back of the baby vest at the shoulders using the three-needle bind-off technique.

Step 12: Sew the sides of the baby vest together using the mattress stitch, leaving openings for the armholes.

Step 13: Knit two arm cuffs separately in stockinette stitch. Cast on 36 stitches and knit for 12 rows. Bind off all stitches and sew the arm cuffs onto the armholes of the baby vest.

Congratulations, you've finished knitting a beautiful crossed tulips baby vest with two needles! Your little one will look adorable and feel cozy in this unique and charming piece.

Remember to be patient and take your time with each step. As you become more comfortable with the pattern, you may find it easier to knit more quickly. With practice, you can knit a variety of beautiful garments for your baby using different stitches and patterns.