Vest Friends - by Tin Can Knits

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As we’ve turned 40 we love revisiting the styles of our youth. This look is perfect on stage with your indie rock band, or paired with your perfect high waisted jeans. Enjoy a little blast from the past!

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Pattern Info

Sizing
#SizeInclusive

Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished chest measurement
19 (20.5, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30.5, 32, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 59, 64, 70, 76)“

Body length from back neck to hem
8.25 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13.5, 14.5, 16, 17.5, 19, 19.5, 21, 22.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 26.5, 28)“

Armhole Depth
3.75 (4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13)“

Fit and sample info: This vest is designed with positive ease in mind. For Child sizes 2-4” of positive ease is recommended, and for Adult sizes 4-6” of positive ease is recommended.

Hunter and Jones are wearing size M (42”) with 5” and 4” of positive ease. Bodhi is wearing size XS (34”) with 4” of positive ease. Ellis and Henry are wearing size 8-10 yrs (32”) with 3” of positive ease. Arlo is wearing size 6-8 yrs (30.5”) with 4” of positive ease. Cody is wearing size 4-6 yrs (28”) with 4” of positive ease. Ripley is wearing size 2-4 yrs (26”) with 2” of positive ease. Raisie is wearing size 1-2 yrs (24”) with 2” of positive ease.*

Yarn

Aran: 140 (160, 180, 200, 240, 280, 320, 380, 420, 480, 540, 620, 720, 820, 900, 960, 1100, 1260) yards

Worsted: 160 (180, 200, 220, 260, 320, 360, 420, 460, 540, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1080, 1240, 1420) yards

Heavy DK: 180 (200, 240, 280, 320, 400, 460, 520, 580, 680, 760, 880, 1040, 1160, 1240, 1360, 1560, 1780) yards

Light DK: 200 (240, 300, 340, 380, 460, 540, 620, 680, 800, 900, 1020, 1180, 1340, 1460, 1580, 1820, 2080) yards

Sport: 220 (260, 300, 340, 400, 460, 540, 620, 680, 820, 920, 1060, 1220, 1360, 1500, 1620, 1860, 2120) yards

Sock: 260 (320, 360, 420, 500, 600, 680, 780, 880, 1020, 1140, 1340, 1540, 1740, 1880, 2040, 2360, 2680) yards

Samples shown in:

• Frankie Grey Fibres DK in Hello Yellow
• Frankie Grey Fibres Fingering in Lollipop held together with Frankie Grey Fibres Majestic Fluff in Cantaloupe;
• Tanis Fiber Arts Purewash DK in Candy Green Goldenrod and Lilac
• Les Garçons BFL Aran in Nick’s Currant Obsession and Pepper’s Mint
• SweetGeorgia Superwash DK in Crushed Berry
• SweetGeorgia Superwash Worsted in Keepsake.

Gauges
Aran weight yarn: 16 sts & 27 rounds / 4”
Worsted weight yarn: 18 sts & 30 rounds / 4”
Heavy DK weight yarn: 20 sts & 32 rounds / 4”
Light DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 36 rounds / 4”
Sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 40 rounds / 4”
Sock weight yarn: 26 sts & 42 rounds / 4”

All gauge given in stockinette using larger needles.

Suggested Needles
Aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US 9/ 5.5mm
Worsted weight yarn: US #5 / 3.75mm & US #8 / 5mm
Heavy DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #7 / 4.5mm
Light DK weight yarn: US #3 / 3.25mm & US #6 / 4mm
Sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm
Sock weight yarn: US #1 / 2.25mm & US #3 / 3.25mm
(or as required to achieve gauge).

0 to 10 yrs: 24” circulars in both sizes, and DPNs* in smaller size.
XS to XL: 32” circulars in both sizes, and DPNs* in smaller size.
XXL to 6XL: 48” circulars in both sizes, and DPNs* or 16” circular in smaller size.

Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.

Notions

Darning needle, stitch markers, 5-9 small buttons (approx. 1/2” in diameter)

Helpful Tutorials

How to choose your size
How to choose a sweater yarn

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