In my experience, a classic colorwork motif combined with funky colors makes for a happy boy. Layer it with short sleeves, too. You’ll memorize this easy four-stitch pattern quickly. Shown in size 4.

Size: 4 (6, 8, 10, 12)
Finished Chest: 25.25 (26.75, 28.25, 30.5, 32.75)”
Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows per 4” in stockinette on larger needles
Yarn: 250 (285, 340, 400, 440) yards A & 195 (225, 275, 325, 370) yards B DK weight yarn, shown in Madelinetosh Tosh DK in “Grasshopper” & “Denim”
Tools: Size 6 (4 mm) 24” circular needles and set of 5 DPNs, size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” circular needles, stitch markers

Pattern Notes

• Vest is worked bottom up.
• You will need to be able to read your work and make adjustments to the colorwork stitch pattern once shaping for the armholes begins.

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