DESCRIPTION

This is a unique patterned and textured all over, buttoned up kids’ vest. It is knitted in one piece using one solid (DK yarn) and one marled colour, made of two fingering yarns held together, or variegated DK yarn held single.

The colour combinations are endless and are a lot of fun to experiment with. The pattern stitches create a square pattern effect or vertical stripes effect depending on the yarn chosen. The vest is worked bottom up flat. Armhole ribbing is worked in a round. There is no seaming required. Three-needle bind off is used to join the shoulders.

This is one of those potato-chippy / addictive knits. It was inspired by Alice in Wonderland’s vibrant imagination, curiosity and kaleidoscope of colourful adventures.

The stitch pattern creates a yummy squishy, extra cosy and stylish layering piece for babies and kids, from new-born to 11 year old.

SKILL LEVEL

Advanced beginner

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)

Corresponding to ages as follows:

Newborn (0-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs, 3-4 yrs) (4-5 yrs, 5-6 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs).

Corresponding to measurements as follows:


Chest Circumference
33 (43, 47, 52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62, 64, 71) cm / 13 (17, 18.5, 20.5, 21.25, 22) (22.75, 23.5, 24.5, 25.25, 28) ”.

Height
50 (66, 80, 86, 95, 102) (109, 116, 121, 128, 138) cm / 19.75 (26, 31.5, 33.75, 37.5, 40.25) (43, 45.75, 47.75, 50.5, 54.25) ”.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS


Recommended Ease
8 cm / 3” of positive ease.

Chest Circumference incl. 8 cm / 3 ” of positive ease:
41 (51, 55, 60, 62, 64) (66, 68, 70, 72, 79) cm / 16 (20, 21.75, 23.75, 24.5, 25.25) (26, 26.75, 27.5, 28.25, 31) ”.

Shoulder to Hem Length:
22.5 (28.5, 33.5, 36.5, 40.5, 43.5) (47, 50.5, 52, 54.5, 58) cm / 8.75 (11.25, 13.25, 14.25, 16, 17.25) (18.5, 20, 21.5, 22, 22.75) ”.


Note: the length of the vest can be easily adjusted and the process is written out in the pattern. Please keep in mind that your yarn requirements will change in this case.

Underarm to Hem Length:
12 (15, 17.5, 19, 21, 22.5) (24.5, 27, 27, 29, 31) cm / 4.75 (6, 7, 7.5, 8.25, 8.75) (9.75, 10.75, 10.75, 11.5, 12.5) ”.


Armhole Depth:
10.5 (13.5, 16.5, 18, 19.5, 21) (22.5, 24, 25.5, 25.5, 28.5) cm / 4.25 (5.25, 6.5, 7, 7.75, 8.25) (8.75, 9.5, 10, 10, 11.25) ”.

MATERIALS

Yarn: 80 (130, 170, 200, 240, 260) (280, 310, 330, 360, 400) m / 90 (140, 190, 220, 270, 280) (310, 340, 360, 390, 450) yds of fingering weight yarn for 1st strand of Colour A.

80 (130, 170, 200, 240, 260) (280, 310, 330, 360, 400) m / 90 (140, 190, 220, 270, 280) (310, 340, 360, 390, 450) yds of fingering weight yarn for 2nd strand of Colour A.

60 (100, 130, 160, 190, 200) (220, 240, 260, 280, 320) m / 70 (110, 150, 170, 210, 220) (240, 260, 280, 310, 350) yds of DK weight yarn for Colour B.

Needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, or the size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Waste yarn, 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 9, 10) approx. 15 mm / 0.6 ” / buttons and an extra 3 mm / US 2.5 needle for the three needle bind off.

GAUGE
30 sts x 40 rows to 10 cm / 4” on 3.5 mm / US 4 needle in pattern after blocking.

30 sts x 30 rows to 10 cm / 4” on 3.5 mm / US 4 needle in 1 x 1 rib after blocking.

PHOTOS
Green, purple and and white version shown is knitted in size 4 and worn by a 2 year old child. The yarns used: 2 hand dyed fingering weight yarns held together for colour A and De Rerum Natura Ulysse in White for colour B held single

Brown and beige version shown is knitted in size 5 and worn by a 2 year old child. The yarns used: CaMaRose Høst in Strand Sten colourway for colour A and CaMaRose Lamauld in Sand colourway for colour B.

Blue and gray version is knitted in size 4 and worn by a 2 year old child. The yarn used: Cascade Heritage Sock held held together with Malabrigo Mechita for colour A and Rowan Felted Tweed held single for colour B.

White version is knitted in new born size in Berroco Vintage Baby held single for colour A and colour B.

FOLLOW
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PATTERN SUPPORT
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