Father/Son Vests by Melissa Leapman

Father/Son Vests

Knitting
February 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1150 - 1840 yards (1052 - 1682 m)
see notes below
English
This pattern is available in print for free.

This classic vest designed for soft, washable yarn is something we think most guys will actually wear.

Yardage Needed:
For Father’s Vest

-4 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls #899 Georgian Bay (A)
-1 ball #904 Winter White (B)
-1 ball #273 Stem Green (C)

For Son’s Vest

-3 (3, 4, 4) balls #273 Stem Green (A)
-1 ball #904 Winter White (B)
-1 ball #899 Georgian Bay (C)

SIZES

Father’s Vest

S (M, L, XL, XXL)

Son’s Vest

6 (8, 10, 12)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Father’s Vest

Chest 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)“/91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm
Length 26 (26.5, 26.5, 27, 27.5)”/66 (67.5, 67.5, 68.5, 70)cm

Son’s Vest

Chest 26 (28, 30, 32)“/66 (71, 76, 81.5)cm
Length 13 (15, 16.5, 18)”/33 (38, 42, 45.5)cm