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Designed by Claudia Q

Oscar was inspired by my son, who was an energetic and adventurous child. As such, he always wanted his arms as uninhibited as possible, even on the chilliest of days. This modern take on a traditional vest is sure to keep your child’s chest warm on colder days, while leaving the arms free.

The vest is worked from the bottom up in the round, then split into 2 pieces for the armhole shaping. The shoulders are seamed after which the neckband and armbands are picked up and worked in the round. A button closure at the back of the neck is included for the smallest 3 sizes.

Find the Retrosaria kit here

SIZES
0–6 mos (6–12 mos, 12–18 mos, 2 yr) (4 yr, 6 yr, 8 yr, 10 yr)
Recommended ease: 2” / 5 cm of positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 18 (20, 22, 24) (26, 28, 30, 32)“ / 46 (50, 55, 59) (65, 70, 74, 80 cm
Body Length to Underarm: 4.5 (5, 6, 7.5) (9, 10, 11, 11.5)” / 11 (13, 15, 19) (23, 25, 28, 29) cm
Armhole Depth: 4 (4.5, 5, 5) (6, 6.25, 6.75, 7)“ / 10 (12, 12, 13) (15, 16, 17, 17) cm
Back Neck Width: 3.25 (4, 4, 4.75) (4.75, 4.75, 5.5, 6.25)” / 8.25 (10, 10, 12) (12, 12, 14, 16) cm
Front Neck Depth: 1.5 (1.5, 1.75, 1.75) (2, 2, 2.25, 2.5)“ /
4 (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Light blue version shown in size 2 yr on Amanda (height 38” / 97 cm)
1 (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Jensen by Isager (100% wool, 273 yds / 250 m – 100 g), colourway 11s

Dark blue version shown in size 4 yr on Anja (height 47” / 120 cm)
1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skein(s) of Vovo by Retrosaria Rosa Pomar (100% wool, 156 yds / 142 m – 50 g) colourway 03

Or 120 (145, 185, 235) (300, 350, 405, 450) yds / 108 (131, 169, 213) (272, 320, 368, 412) m of DK-weight yarn

Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles and a set of DPNs. US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles (for four smallest sizes), 24” / 60 cm circular needles (for sizes 4–10 yrs)

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 1 small button (for smallest 3 sizes)

GAUGE
21 sts x 34 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking

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