This colorful, textured vest is worked from the bottom up in two pieces, requiring seaming on the side seams and one shoulder. The other shoulder is a button band, to accommodate larger heads. The neck, arm and hem are finished with ribbing.

In addition to texture, there is one cable running up the front, off-center and in a contrasting color. The ribbing will be in different colors, as will the top and bottom textured stitches. While ideal in bright, contrasting colors this vest would also look great in neutrals.

Sizing
To fit size: 3-6mo (12-18 mo, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) year(s) old
Actual Chest Measurement: 17 (19, 21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28)”
Finished Garment Chest Measurement: 18 (20, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30.5)”

Yarn
Sample used: KnitPicks Comfy Worsted (75% pima cotton, 25% acrylic; 109 yds/50 g); Color 1 – Marlin; Color 2 – Sweet Potato; Color 3 – Pea Pod

You will need approximately the following yardages:
Color 1: 90 (100, 125, 140, 165, 190, 225) yards
Color 2: 20 (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45) yards
Color 3: 70 (80, 100, 110, 130, 150, 180) yards
Total: 180 (200, 250, 280, 330, 380, 450) yards

Materials
2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) buttons, sized about 5/8 to 7/8 inch.

Gauge
5 sts = 1 inch in Textured Rib Pattern using larger needles

Needles

• size US 5 / 3.75 mm circular or straights
• size US 7 / 4.5 mm circular or straights Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• stitch holders (or waste yarn)
• tapestry needle
• 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) – 1/2 inch buttons