This pattern in knitted in Artesano superwash merino woolwhich costs just £3.25 direct from the Artesano yarns website 1 Wade is a versatile waist coat suitable for both boys and girls of various ages, the back is longer than the front to give this classic garment a modern touch.

Button holes are placed quite close together. It is perfectly okay to skip every other button hole if fewer buttons are preferred. If you want your waistcoat to button up on the opposite side just work the buttonholes on the Right Front instead of the Left Front

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