Basic Vest for Children, #256

You'll love this classic vest pattern knit easily from the bottom up on circular needles. Written for worsted weight yarn at a gauge of 18 stitches to 4 inches.

Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8)


Finished Measurements: Chest: 24( 26, 28, 30) inches; 
Length: 14 (15, 16, 17) inches

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn: 
225( 250, 298, 350) yds
24 inch (16 inch for size 2) circular needles size 7
16 inch circular needle size 5
Double point needles size 5, or sizes required to get the gauge.

Gauge: using the larger size needles in stockinette st, 18 sts equals 4 inches.