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This classic design is worked seamlessly and accented with a front placket, making it easy to slip over a little one’s head. Fabric is knit intentionally loose for breathability during warm weather. Use bulkier yarn at gauge for a cozy cool weather vest. Play around with colors, stripes and buttons to personalize this simply adorable piece.

Size: 6-12 months(12-18 months, 2 ,4)(6, 8, 10)
Finished Chest: 19(21, 23, 25)(27, 29, 31) inches
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows per 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles
Yarn: 125(150, 175, 200)(235, 295, 350) yards MC and 35(40, 40, 40)45, 50, 50 yards CC worsted weight yarn
Tools: Size 8(5 mm) 16” or 24” circular needles and set of 5 DPNs, Size 9(5.5 mm) 16” or 24” circular needles, stitch marker
Notions: 2 one-inch buttons

Blue & orange vest shown in Spud & Chloe; solid orange vest is shown in Knit Picks Simply Cotton Worsted.

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