Babies Vest in Bergere de France Merinos 2,5 - 60376-04 - Downloadable PDF

Babies Vest in Bergere de France Mérinos 2,5 – Pattern 60376-04

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Bergère de France provides instructions for a classic baby brassière (infant vest/wrap top), worked in the brand's own Mérinos 2,5 yarn. The pattern is sized for newborns and young babies, covering 0 months, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months, making it a versatile project for gift-knitting or building a baby wardrobe. The design is available in two colourways: Ecru bébé (shade 20058) and Beige bébé (shade 20046), giving it a soft, timeless aesthetic perfectly suited to newborn knitwear.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a seamless baby vest with integrated sleeves, constructed in a single piece beginning at the front. The clever one-piece construction means minimal seaming, which is ideal for delicate baby skin. Sleeves are added mid-project by casting on additional stitches at each side, creating a traditional set-in style without the need for separate sleeve panels. The neckline is shaped on both the front and back right sections by casting off central stitches at a specified row count. The garment fastens with 4 transparent press studs (10 mm diameter, reference 60467), sourced from a mixed set of 59 assorted fastenings. A charming finishing touch is the "Mr / Melle Lait" label (reference 68072), sold in a set of two, which can be sewn inside for a boutique-quality finish.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Bergère de France Mérinos 2,5, a 4-ply weight yarn celebrated for its fine, soft merino wool content — an excellent choice for baby garments due to its natural warmth, breathability, and gentle feel against sensitive skin. Depending on the size being knitted, 2 to 3 balls are required:

• Sizes 0, 1, and 3 months: 2 balls
• Size 6 months: 3 balls

Three needle sizes are used throughout the pattern: 3 mm, 3.5 mm, and 4 mm knitting needles, each serving a specific stitch section to achieve the correct tension and texture.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, and it introduces a combination of foundational and decorative knitting stitches that work together to create a beautifully textured fabric:

• Garter Stitch (Point Mousse) – worked on 3.5 mm needles, used at the cast-on edge to create a firm, non-curling border. Garter stitch is formed by knitting every row, producing a ridged, reversible fabric that lies flat — ideal for baby garment edges.
• Fancy Stitch (Point Fantaisie) – the main body stitch, worked on 4 mm needles over an odd number of stitches. This decorative stitch pattern is worked over a 4-row repeat and incorporates a combination of knit stitches and slipped stitches to create a subtle, elegant texture. The four rows are structured as follows:
  • Row 1 (right side): Knit all stitches.
  • Row 2: K1, *slip 1 stitch (yarn at back), K1*, repeat, ending K1.
  • Row 3: Knit all stitches.
  • Row 4: K2, slip 1, *K1, slip 1*, repeat, ending K2.
• Slipped Stitches (Mailles Glissées) – two variations are used within the fancy stitch pattern:
  • Single slipped stitch: yarn held at the back, stitch slipped as if to purl.
  • 3 slipped stitches A: yarn at back, 3 stitches slipped as if to purl.
  • 3 slipped