Vest with Pocket Knitting Pattern (K421)**
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Vest with Pocket Knitting Pattern (K421)
A baby and toddler vest with a garter stitch pocket and a two-button shoulder opening. Knit the front and back flat with a stocking stitch lower body and garter stitch upper section, then seam and finish the neckline and armholes.
This listing is for the knitting pattern. Choose your pattern format below. Yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.
Skill Level
Intermediate — armhole and neck shaping, buttonholes, picking up stitches and seaming.
Sizing and Measurements
Ages are a guide; choose by measurements.
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months | 2–3 years | 3–4 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 36 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 66 |
| Length to shoulder (cm) | 20 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 37 |
Yarn Requirements
The original yarn is Rosários 4 Merian Print 4ply (220m per 50g), photographed in shade #9.
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months | 2–3 years | 3–4 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest (m) | 220 | 220 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 660 |
Use a single strand. Metreages are approximate allowances converted from the pattern’s stated quantities, rather than measured consumption. Allow extra for swatching or changes in size and check a washed and dried swatch before starting.
You’ll Need
- 3mm and 3.25mm needles
- Stitch holder and marker
- 2 buttons
Tension
28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles.