Warm knitted vests are a product for boys that will keep them warm in the cold season. Products for ages 1 and up look beautiful and do not restrict movement. There are many models knitted with knitting needles. The pattern can be chosen at your discretion. Magazines and knitting forums present a large number of different patterns.
Which yarn is better to choose?
It is not recommended to knit a vest for a boy from synthetic yarn, especially if the product is intended for a child aged 1 year. In addition, it should retain its appearance even after frequent washings. The best option for knitting: wool, semi-wool, bamboo, cotton.
Traditionally, models are knitted from yarn of neutral, calm shades, and when making products according to jacquard patterns, several colors are used at once.
Vest with braids
A vest for a 1 year old boy knitted with knitting needles (you can use any braid patterns) turns out warm and beautiful.
For a 1 year model you need:
- blue yarn (100% acrylic) – 130 g;
- white yarn – 20 g;
- knitting needles No. 4.
Patterns used.
Elastic band 1 x 1:
- When knitting, alternate 1 front (FP) and 1 back (WP).
Front stitch:
- From the front side of the work, knit the rows with LP, and from the back side - IP.
Pearl pattern:
- When knitting, alternate 1 LP and 1 IP.
- In each next row, knit 1st stitch over the LP and vice versa.
Braid 1 (rapport 18 p.):
- Row 1. IP, remove 1 st onto an additional knitting needle and leave it at the front of the fabric, knit the next LP, then the left LP, 2 IP, 8 LP, 2 IP, remove 1 st onto an additional knitting tool and leave it at the back of the fabric, knit the next LP, then the left LP.
- 2nd row. LP, 2 PI and LP, 8 PI, 2 LP and PI, LP.
- Row 3. IP, remove 1 st onto an additional tool and leave it on the front side of the fabric, knit the next LP, and then the left one, 2 IP, remove 2 sts onto an additional tool and leave it behind the fabric, knit the next 2 LP, and then the left ones, knit the next 4 sts similarly, only leave them on the front side of the fabric, 2 IP, remove 1 st onto an additional tool and leave it behind the fabric, knit the next LP, and the left one.
- All even rows from 4 to 12 rows. Knit similarly to row 2.
- All odd rows from 5 to 11. Knit according to the description of row 1.
- Row 13. Knit 3 rows as described.
- Row 14. LP, 2 sts alternating: IP, LP, IP, next 6 sts alternating LP and IP, start with LP and end with IP, 2 sts LP and IP, LP.
- Row 15. IP, remove 1 st onto an additional tool and leave on the front side of the fabric, knit the next LP, then the left one, 2 IP, knit the next 6 sts, alternating LP and IP, start with LP and finish with IP, 2 alternately LP and IP, knit the next 2 sts in a crossed manner, only leave the loop on the wrong side of the fabric, IP.
- All even rows from 16 to 22. Knit according to description 14 rows.
- All odd rows from 17 to 21. Knit similarly to row 15.
- Row 23. Knit 3 rows as described.
- Row 24. LP, alternately 2 IP and LP, 8 IP, alternately 2 LP and IP, LP.
- Repeat pattern from rows 3 to 12.
Braid 2 (rapport 18 p.):
- 1 row. IP, 2 sts knit crossed, leaving 1 st on the front side of the fabric, knit the next LP, and then the one left, 2 IP, 8 LP, 2 IP, 2 sts knit crossed, leaving 1 st on the back of the fabric, knit the next LP, and then the one left.
- Row 2. LP, alternately 2 IP and LP, 8 IP, alternately 2 LP and IP, LP.
- Row 3. IP, knit 2 sts crossed, leaving 1 st on the front side of the fabric, knit the next LP, and then the left one, 2 IP, knit 4 sts crossed, leaving 2 sts on the wrong side of the fabric, knit the next 2 LP, and then the left ones, knit 4 sts crossed, leaving 2 sts on the front side of the fabric, knit the next 2 LP, and then the left ones, 2 IP, then knit 2 sts crossed, leaving 1 st on the front side of the fabric, knit the LP behind it, and then from the additional tool.
- All even rows from 4 to 12. LP, 6 sts. 2 sts. IP and LP, knit 6 sts, alternating LP and IP, start with LP and end with IP, 2 LP and IP, 1 LP.
- All odd rows from 5 to 11 IP, knit the next 2 sts crossed, leaving 1 st on the front side of the fabric, knit LP, then the left one, 2 IP, knit the next 6 sts, alternating LP and IP, knit 4 sts by 2 LP and IP, knit the next 2 sts crossed, leaving 1 st on the back side of the fabric, knit LP, then the left one, IP.
- Row 13. Knit as row 3.
- All even rows from 14 to 22. LP, knit the next 4 sts 2 RP and LP, 8 RP, knit 2 RP and LP, 1 LP.
- All odd rows from 15 to 21. Knit according to description 1 row.
- Row 23. Knit similarly to row 3.
- Row 24. LP, 4 sts knit 2 IP and LP, knit the next 6 sts, alternating IP and LP, 6 sts by 2, alternately IP and LP, 1 LP.
- Repeat knitting pattern from rows 3 to 12.
Step-by-step instructions for knitting the product.
Back
- Cast on 77 sts with blue yarn. Knit with a rib pattern for 4 cm. In the last row add 1 st. In total you will get 78 sts.
- Continue knitting, distributing the stitches: edge stitch, pearl pattern — 5 sts, braid 1 — 18 sts, pearl pattern — 6 sts, braid 2 — 18 sts, pearl pattern — 6 sts, braid 1 — 18 sts, pearl pattern — 5 sts, edge stitch. Knit 17 cm.
- Form armholes. For this purpose, in each 2nd row, close 3 sts on both sides, 2 sts twice and 1 st three times. There should be 58 sts left.
- When 30 cm is knitted, close 8 sts on both sides for shoulder seams and remove 42 sts in the center onto an additional tool for shaping the neckline.
Before
- Cast on 77 sts with blue yarn and knit with a rib pattern for 4 cm. Add 1 st in the outer row. A total of 78 sts.
- Distribute the loops: edge, pearl ornament - 5 sts, braid 2 - 18 sts, pearl ornament - 6 sts, braid 1 - 18 sts, pearl ornament - 6 sts, braid 2 - 18 sts, pearl ornament - 5 sts, edge. Knit 18 cm.
- Make a neck opening, forming a V-shaped neckline. Remove 2 sts on a pin and knit 2 sides separately, making 1 st decreases in each 2 rows. Do this 20 times in total.
- In parallel, knit 3 cm from the starting point of the neckline to form armholes, identical to the back.
- At 34 cm, close 8 sts for each shoulder seam.
Assembling the product
- Connect the pieces along the seam of 1 shoulder and sew.
- Using white yarn, cast on stitches along the neckline, including 2 sts from the pin.
- Knit with a rib pattern, knitting 2 sts from a pin with the front surface. From the front of the product, knit together 2 sts in each row. IP from 2 sides, and in the rows from the back - together LP by 2 sts.
- Knit 2 rows with white thread. Then change to blue and knit 5 more. Close the loops.
- Connect the pieces 2 shoulder seams and sew. Cast on loops along the armholes with white thread and knit 2 rows with a rib pattern. Close the loops. Sew the products along the side seams.
With jacquard
A vest for a 1-year-old boy with knitting needles (you can take jacquard patterns to your taste) is knitted with such a pattern quite simply. The main thing is to strictly follow the sequence of color changes.
To knit the product you need:
- wool yarn in green, white and bright green shades - 50 g each;
- knitting needles No. 3, 4 and 4 straight;
- circular knitting needles No. 3.5.

Patterns used.
Front stitch:
- Rows from the front side of the fabric are knitted with LP.
- From the inside out of IP.
Jacquard pattern 1 rapport:
- Rows 1–6: Knit with green yarn.
- Row 7. Alternate: 1 st with white yarn, 5 sts with green yarn.
- Row 8. Knit 2 sts alternately with green and white yarn, 2 sts green, knit the next 3 sts 1 st each, alternating white and green threads, 3 sts green, 2 sts alternately with white and green.
- Row 9. Start with 2 sts of green yarn, knit 9 sts, alternating 1 st of white and 1 st of green yarn, starting with white, 2 sts of green.
- Row 10. Knit 3 sts with green yarn, knit 7 sts, alternating 1 st with white and 1 st with green yarn, starting with white, 3 sts with blue.
2 rapport:
- Row 11. Start with 2 sts of bright green yarn, 2 sts alternate 1 st each of white and bright green yarn, 2 sts of white, 1 st of bright green, 2 sts of white, 2 sts of 1 st each of bright green and white, 2 sts of bright green.
- Row 12. Knit 3 sts alternating 1 st each with bright green and white yarn, 3 sts with white, 1 loop with bright green, 3 sts with white, knit 9 sts with 3 sts each alternately with bright green and white.
- Row 13. Knit 2 sts alternating 1 st each of white and bright green, 9 sts with 3 sts each of white, bright green, white, 2 sts with 1 st each of bright green and white.
- Row 14. 1 st bright green, 3 sts white, 5 sts bright green, 3 sts white, 1 st bright green.
- Row 15. Knit 9 sts with 3 sts in white, bright green, 1 st in white, 9 sts with 3 sts in bright green and white.
- Row 16. 2 sts white, knit 9 sts 3 sts each, alternating bright green and white thread, 2 sts white.
- Row 17. 2 sts with bright green yarn, knit 9 sts with 3 sts alternating with white and bright green, 2 sts with bright green.
- Row 18. 9 sts with 3 sts in bright green and white, 1 st in bright green, knit the next 9 sts with 3 sts, alternating white and bright green.
- Row 19. 1 st with white yarn, 3 sts with bright green, 5 sts with white, 3 sts with bright green, 1 st with white.
- Row 20. 1 st each with bright green and white thread, 9 sts with 3 sts alternately with bright green and white, 2 sts with 1 st each with white and bright green thread.
Rapport 3:
- Row 21. Knit 3 sts by 1 st, alternating white and bright green yarn, 3 sts bright green, 1 st white, 3 sts bright green, 3 sts knit alternately 1 st white, bright blue.
- Row 22. 2 sts white, 2 sts 1 st each bright green, white, 2 sts bright green, 1 st white, 2 sts bright green, 2 sts 1 st each white, bright green, 2 sts white.
- Row 23. 3 sts white, knit 7 sts, alternating bright green thread with white, 3 sts white.
- 24 rows 2 sts white, knit 9 sts, alternating bright green thread with white, 2 sts white.
- Row 25: 2 sts with 1 st in white, bright green, 3 sts in white, knit 3 sts with 1 st in alternating bright green and white yarn, 3 sts in white, 4 sts with 2 sts in bright green, white.
- 26 rows 1 p. bright green, 5 p. white, 1 p. bright green, 5 p. white, 1 p. bright green.
Repeat the pattern from rows 1 to 26. Step-by-step instructions for making the product.
Back
- Cast on 58 stitches with green thread. Knit with a 2 cm elastic band. In the outer row, add 3 sts at equal intervals.
- Continue working, knitting a jacquard pattern.
- When the fabric from the edge of the elastic reaches 17 cm, start forming the armholes. Close 3 sts - 1 time, and then 2 sts in each 2nd row - from 2 sides and 1 loop each.
- At 27 cm of fabric from the elastic band in the middle, close 19 sts of the neck.
- Knit 2 parts separately, closing 3 and 2 loops from the edge of the neckline in every 2 rows.
- Close the fabric loops at 29 cm.
Before
- Knit to the neckline in the same way as the back.
- Form a V-shaped neckline. At 19 cm of fabric from the elastic, close 1 loop in the center. Continue knitting each part separately, closing 1 loop in each 2 rows.
- When the fabric is level with the back, close the loops.
Assembling the product
- Sew the vest along the shoulder seams
- Cast on 77 sts along the neckline using green thread on circular knitting needles.
- Knit with a 2 cm elastic band.
- Knit 2 LP along the center of the front. In each 2nd row, make a double draw through the 3 sts in the middle as follows: remove 2 sts using the front crossing method, draw 1 LP through them.
- Close the loops.
- Cast on 56 sts with bright green yarn and knit with a 2 cm rib pattern. Close the loops.
- Sew the armhole panels and side pieces.
On buttons
A vest for a 1-year-old boy, knitted with needles (knitting patterns can be found on the Internet) with buttons is a warm product that is comfortable to put on a baby.
You will need:
- semi-woolen yarn – 100 g;
- hook No. 3;
- knitting needles No. 3 and 3.5 straight;
- buttons – 3 pcs.
Patterns used:
- Pattern 1. Knit 1 row LP, 2 - according to the pattern, 3 - IP.
- Pattern 2. Knit:
- 1 row. 5 LP, 2 PI, 9 LP, 2 PI, 5 LP.
- 2 and all even rows – according to the pattern.
- Row 3. 7 IP, 3 LP, remove 3 sts onto a pin, leave in front of the fabric, knit the next 3 LP, then the loops from the pin, 7 LP.
- Row 5. Knit as described in Row 1.
- Row 7. 7 IP, remove 3 sts onto a pin, leave on the wrong side of the fabric, knit the next 3 LP, then 3 sts from the pin, 7 IP.
Step-by-step instructions.
Back
- Cast on 48 sts using tool #3. Knit with a rib pattern for 3 cm.
- Transfer the loops to tool #3.5 and continue working with pattern 1.
- Start forming the armhole at a height of 21.5 cm. Close 3 sts on 2 sides. Another 2 sts in the next row. Continue working.
- Close 16 sts for the neckline at 31.5 cm from the edge of the fabric in the middle. Knit each side separately.
- To make the neckline rounded, decrease 1 st in the next row.
- Close 10 shoulder loops at a height of 34 cm from the edge of the fabric. Knit symmetrically the 2nd part of the neck.
Left shelf
- Cast on 25 stitches using tool #3. Knit 3 cm with a rib pattern.
- Transfer the loops to tool #3.5. Knit them as follows: edge, 5 LP, 2 IP, 9 loops with pattern 2, 2 IP, 5 LP, edge. Continue working until 17 cm from the edge of the fabric.
- In every 6th row for the neck on the left, decrease 1 st. Perform decreases 10 times.
- Start forming armholes at 21.5 cm from the edge of the fabric. Close 3 sts on both sides, and 2 more in the next row.
- Close 10 sts of the shoulder when the fabric reaches 34 cm.
Knit the left piece symmetrically.
Assembling the product
- Sew the vest along all seams.
- The edges of the left and right parts, as well as the neckline, are crocheted with single crochet stitches to a height of 2.5 cm, forming holes for buttons on one of them and sewing them on.
- Crochet the armholes to a height of 1.5 cm.
With a hood
A vest for a 1-year-old boy knitted with knitting needles (the patterns allow even novice needlewomen to knit such a model) with a hood is a practical product that will warm not only the body, but also the child’s head.
It is necessary to prepare:
- blue yarn – 200 g;
- white threads – 50 g;
- knitting needles No. 2.5 and 3 straight;
- circular knitting needles No. 2.5;
- zipper.
Patterns used:
- Plank pattern. Make with tool No. 2.5. Knit with front surface 3 cm, 1 row IP for folding, and again with front surface.
- Basic pattern. Front surface. Knit with tool No. 3.
- Elastic band 1 x 1. Use tool No. 2.5.
Step by step knitting.
Back
- Cast on 72 sts with white yarn and knit with the pattern for the strip. Continue making with blue yarn using the main pattern.
- To form bevels, add 1 st on 2 sides in each 10th row - three times.
- When the fabric from the strip reaches 10.5 cm, start knitting the armholes: in each 2 rows, close 2 sts on 2 sides - twice.
- When the fabric reaches 24 cm, close 3 sts in each 2 rows three times, 4 sts twice and 5 sts once. Performing the 1st decrease, close 16 sts in parallel in the middle for the neck opening.
- Finish 2 pieces separately.
- In each 2nd row from the neckline side, close 7 sts.
- At a height of 25 cm, close the loops.
Right shelf
- Using white yarn, cast on 34 sts on tool #2.5 and continue knitting with the pattern for the strip.
- Continue working with the main pattern using blue threads, closing on the left in parallel in each 10th row 1 loop 3 times.
- On the left, make a bevel of the shoulder and armhole, identical to the back.
- For the neck, at 19 cm from the strip, close 4 loops on the right, then 3 twice, 2 three times and 1 once.
- Close the loops.
Knit the left piece symmetrically to the right one.
Hood
- Using white yarn, cast on 124 sts and knit with the pattern for the strip.
- Continue with the main pattern, switching to blue yarn.
- On both sides for the bevels, close 1 loop 4 times in each 12th row.
- Close 15 cm from the middle strip 2 sts and finish 2 parts separately.
- To make the neck round, close 1 st once in each 2 rows from the inner edge, 2 sts twice, 3 sts three times.
- For the bevel at a height of 16.5 cm from the bar, in each 2nd row, close 12 sts 2 times, 11 sts 1 time and 13 sts 3 times.
- Close at a height of 18.5 loops. Make a back seam.
Assembly of the product:
- Sew the vest pieces together.
- Turn the edges inside out along the fold line and sew.
- Cast on 7 sts with white yarn for armhole strips and knit with ribbing for 33 cm. Close the loops.
- Sew the finished strips to the armholes.
- Insert and sew the hood to the neck opening.
- Sew in the zipper.
Knitting a beautiful vest is quite simple. Knitted items for a boy are warm and original. The main thing is to choose yarn and a suitable pattern for the age of 1 year. The best option for making a model with knitting needles is threads with natural fibers in the composition. Patterns for patterns can be found on the Internet or in magazines.
Video on how to make a vest for a 1 year old boy with knitting needles
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