Huddle is a simple vest with a traditional look with a modern twist. It looks equally good on boys and girls. It is worked entirely in garter stitch. It features a kimono front, making it easy to put on and off even on a sleeping baby. The extra layer in the front keeps the tummy warm. It is worked from the top down; you can easily adjust the length to your liking.

Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.

Materials

Yarn

Worsted weight

Shown here: Cascade Yarns Eco Cloud (70% merino wool, 30% alpaca; 150 m/164 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; color: #1809 Dove Grey): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins

Yardage requirement:

180 (240, 285, 360, 430) m / 195 (260, 310, 395, 470) yds, including 15% allowance

Needles

5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16 inches; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions

5 buttons about 1.7 cm / 0.75 inch diameter; stitch markers; yarn needle

Gauge

15.5 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in garter stitch, blocked.

Sizes

3-9 mo (9-18 mo, 18-36 mo, 4-5 yr, 5-6 yr)

shown in size 18-36 mo on a 20 months old

Finished Measurements

Finished chest circumference: 41 (48, 52, 58, 63) cm / 16.25 (18.75, 20.25, 22.75, 25) inches

Overall length: 26 (30, 34, 38, 42) cm / 10.25 (11.75, 13.5, 15, 16.5) inches

Required Skills

Cable cast-on, increases, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on