I began knitting THEODORE at the hospital just after Theo was born! I guess I am one of those Grandmothers who is a little superstitious. I really didn’t know what I would make, but I had brought 3 colors of Plucky Knitter Cashmere with me because I just wanted him to have his first feel of cashmere.

I finished the sweater in 2 days and went on to knit the vest in some Rosy Green Wool Cheeky Merino Joy that I had from Yarn Culture. It seemed like a bit better choice, since it can be machine washed. I loved the wrong side of the Garter Ridge so much, that I knit the vest in Reverse Garter Ridge. I finished the vest by the time Theo was 5 days old! Yes, I have become that Grandmother…

You can see photos of Theo in both garments (and with little matching hats) in my Instagram (@versaciknits) feed.

I hope you jump right in and find a little baby to knit THEODORE for!

Note: The sweater is shown with 5 buttons, but it was a bit overwhelming, so I used 4 for the vest, which is what I list in BUTTONS below

SIZES (Shown in 0-3 months size)
0-3 (3, 6, 12, 18, 24) months

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
CHEST: 17 (18, 19 ½, 20 ½, 21 ½, 22 ½)“/43 (45.5, 49.5, 52, 54.5, 57)cm
LENGTH: 8 ¼ (9, 10 ½, 11 ½, 12 ½, 13 ½)”/ 21 (23, 26.5, 29, 32, 34.5)cm

GAUGE
24 sts and 34 rows = 4”/10cm in Garter Ridge.
Take time to check gauge.

YARN
For Sweater: Approx 150 (150, 175, 200, 225, 250) yds/125 (125, 150, 175, 200, 225)m of color A; 75 (100, 125, 150, 150, 175) yds/75 (100, 125, 125, 125, 150)m of colors B and C of sport weight yarn.

For Vest: Approx 100 (100, 125, 150, 150, 175)yds/ 100 (100, 125, 125, 125, 150)m of color A; 50 (75, 100, 100, 125, 125)yds/50 (75, 100, 100, 125, 125)m of colors B and C of sport weight yarn.

NEEDLES/BUTTONS

• Size 5 US (3.75mm) straight needles and DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge
• 4 (3/8”/12mm) buttons

CONSTRUCTION
Body is worked to underarm and divided, then FRONTS and BACK are worked separately and shoulders are joined. Sleeves (optional) are picked up and worked to cuff. Neckband and optional armhole bands are picked up and worked.