GREEN WITH RED TRACTOR GILET - 9-12 MONTHS

A truly one-of-a-kind piece — this beautifully handknitted sleeveless gilet is made with care and attention to detail right here in Kent, in a vivid teal/emerald green yarn that is bold, jewel-toned and completely eye-catching. The green shifts between teal and emerald across the fabric with a natural organic variation that makes every gilet slightly different — and entirely its own.

The tractor is back — and it has never looked better. The same fully three-dimensional crocheted red tractor appliqué seen on the Cream Tractor jumper is stitched to the left front panel here, and against the vivid teal background it is absolutely spectacular. The red cab, the red body, the two large chunky black crocheted pompom wheels with their cream tyre surrounds, the pale yellow bonnet detail — all rendered in extraordinary handcrafted 3D, sitting proud of the fabric surface. A tiny recessed window detail in the cab completes the picture. This is one of the most detailed and accomplished motifs in the entire collection.

But the buttons. The buttons are something else entirely. Four pale mint/celadon green open-centred ring buttons — translucent, slightly pearlescent, doughnut-shaped — fasten the V-neck front opening. They are a stroke of genius: coordinating with the teal yet lighter and more delicate, they give the gilet a considered, almost designer quality that sets it apart. Neat loop-edge armhole finishing, stocking stitch body and a ribbed hem complete this exceptional piece.

• Handknitted sleeveless baby gilet, made in Kent
• Vivid teal/emerald green yarn with natural organic tonal variation
• Fully 3D crocheted red tractor appliqué: red cab with window detail, red body, two chunky black pompom wheels with cream tyre surrounds, pale yellow bonnet detail
• Four pale mint/celadon green open-centred ring buttons — translucent and pearlescent, perfectly coordinated with the teal
• Neat loop-edge armhole finishing; stocking stitch body; ribbed hem
• Size: 9–12 months
• No two gilets are exactly alike — each is a unique handmade piece