This pattern adapts the adult top down vest pattern to be used on a mid-gauge machine instead of a bulky with #3 instead of #4-5 yarn. The result is a smaller vest of the same proportions. Alternate neckline and armhole finishes are given. This is part of the Top Down Togs book.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Top Down Thinking an overview & how to convert bottom up patterns to top down

Top Down Vest for Tots
Finished chest 26, 28, 30” using #4 yarn on bulky, Bond and many mid-gauge machines.

Top Down Pullover for Tots
This adds a sleeve pattern to the vest pattern just above, making a long sleeved pullover in the same style and gauge.

Top Down Vest for Adults
Finished chest sizes: 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 52 using robust #4 or light #5 yarn. This is for Bulky and Bond machines. Some gauge variations based on keyplate sizes are included.

Top Down Pullover for Adults
This adds a sleeve pattern to the vest just pattern above making a long sleeved unisex pullover in the same style and gauge.

Top Down Vest for Kids to Small Adults
Using #3 yarn in the adult pattern from page 7 gives chest sizes from 29.8, 31.3, 32.7, 34.2, 35.6, 37.8. This chapter describes how to use the pattern on a mid-gauge machine and includes a single bed method that does not require reforming of stitches for trimming the neckline and armholes

Top Down Pullover for Kids to Small Adults
This adds a sleeve pattern to the vest just pattern above making a long sleeved unisex pullover in the same style and gauge.

Ten Minute Top Down Topper hat
5 sizes and 4 gauges to fit anyone and be made on any machine.
Simple Top Down T
9 sizes fit little girls to medium ladies. 5 gauges for any machine. Largest size finishes to bust 42

Small Fairisle Accent shown in the Simple Top Down T

Top Down Baby Shirt
One size for newborn-3 months. 3 gauges so any machine may be used.

Top Down Party Pants for Baby Girls
Standard machines only. 3 sizes from newborn to 18 months. All use the same instructions. Size variation is created by changing yarns and stitch size

Top Down Tote 3 sizes for Brother and Singer/Studio/Silver Reed standards

Kerchief Shawl in several sizes and gauges. Must have fairisle or thread lace capability. This is not technically a top down design. It is worked from center back to tail. But I included it as it seemed in keeping with the theme of approaching the work from a less usual direction

Top Down Fingertip Friends
Finger puppets knitted from hair to hem. One pattern using DK yarn and a little Lion Fun Fur works for standard, mid-gauge and bulky machines. Very quick project fun to do with kids. The knitting and decorating is very basic and they can certainly help.

Top Down Downtown Cardigan
Bust sizes finish to 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54. #4 yarn. Bulky & mid-gauge machines. Ribber optional. Some of the details may be omitted to make a basic cardigan.

Top Down Tunic
Finished sizes 39-55 using #3 yarn and a mid-gauge machine. Bulkies can make some sizes