Frannie Baby Vest is worked bottom up in one piece. At first the ruffle is worked and then the smock pattern on the body. Sts are then cast off under the arms and on the next round new sts are cast on for the sleeves. The smock pattern is then continued on the yoke while at the same time decreases are worked. When there are not enough sts left to work the smock pattern a short piece of stockinette is worked followed by a rib around the neck. A short opening is worked in the back.

Sizes: 3-6 months (1 year) 2 years

Gauge: 28 sts x approx. 36 rounds on 10 x 10 cm/4 x 4 inches in the round

Measurements:
Width: 22 (24) 26 cm
Length: 33 (37) 41 cm

Skill level: Intermediate

Techniques used: Rib, smock pattern, cast on sts in the middle of the work

Materials:

• 100 (150) 150 gr of yarn for size 3 mm (US size 3) needles (the vests in the picture are knit in Camarose Yaku (50 g = 200 m/220 yards) in the color Mustard (#1990) and Cascade Yarns Heritage Solids (100 g = 400 m/440 yards) in the color Dusky Orchid (#5705))

• Size 3 mm circular needles, 40 and 60 cm (16 and 24 inches) (or size needed to obtain gauge)

• Size 3 mm crochet hook

• 1 button