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Vernal Verde

A vest pattern for toddler boys, to keep their bodies lightly warm and their appearances fresh. Size 2T Finished Measurement 22-1/2” circumference Gauge 20 sts by 24 rows = 4” in diagonal rib pattern using size US 8 needles

Yarn Any aran weight wool blend, 100 grams in main color & 20 grams contrasting color. I used Stitch Nation Bamboo Ewe (55% Bamboo, 45% Wool; 177 yds/ 162 m; 3.5 oz/ 100 g), 1 skein Sprout (MC) & 1 skein Mermaid (CC).

Notions 24” circular needle size US 6 24” circular needle size US 8 Set of 5 dpns size US 6 Set of 5 dpns size US 8 tapestry needle stitch markers 2 stitch holders

STITCH PATTERN Diagonal Rib (multiple of 6 sts) Round 1 (RS): *K5, p1; repeat from * to end. Round 2 (WS): Work as for previous round to 2nd to last st. P1, place marker. This is now the starting point for your next round. (You will “lose” a stitch at the end of every other round. This creates the diagonal rib pattern.)

Notes This vest is worked in the round and shoulder seams are grafted. Armholes and neck are shaped simultaneously. I used almost an entire skein of my MC yarn. I recommend buying two skeins of MC and one of CC.

Notes for Adjustments The diagonal rib pattern is worked in multiples of 6 sts. You may increase (or decrease) the vest circumference by adding (or subtracting) sts in multiples of 6 and adjusting neck and arms as needed or by using a different yarn weight.

Notes for Adjustments The neck ribbing is made by picking up an odd number of sts along the back neck and the same number of sts along each front. The arm ribbing is made by picking up an even number of sts. All ribbing is picked up in approximately 5 sts per inch.

NECK & ARMHOLE SHAPING BO 8 sts for left armhole. Using one size US 8 dpn, work the next 21 sts per established Diagonal Rib pattern, k2tog. Left front is now set up. Using another size US 8 dpn, ssk, work next 21 sts in Diagonal Rib pattern. Right front is now set up. BO 8 sts for right armhole. Using another size US 8 dpn (or two), work the remaining 46 sts in Diagonal Rib pattern. Back is now set up. Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail.

Repeat these two rounds for Diagonal Rib. VEST BODY

The vest is now worked back and forth, first on the front two pieces, and then on the back.

Switch to size US 8 circular needles Using size US 6 circular needles and and MC. Work in Diagonal Rib CC, cast on 108 sts. Join to work in the pattern for 7” or desired length. When You will need a separate ball or end of round. you reach your stitch marker, end yarn for the left and the right front. round. Work in k2, p2 rib for 2”. Vernal Verde Vest, Copyright 2011 skemommlenskedaddle.blogspot.com

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Always knit first and last sts of RS rows, for 9 more rows. End with an even and always purl first and last sts of WS (WS) row. Place sts on stitch holders. rows, for later ease of picking up sts. Each row is otherwise worked in the BACK Diagonal Rib pattern. When working WS rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl Back Armhole Shaping sts as they face you. Row 1 (RS, Decrease Row): Join yarn in MC. K1, k2tog, work in pattern to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. FRONT Row 2 (WS): Work in pattern. Row 1 (RS, Decrease Row): Join yarn in MC from ball 1. K1, k2tog, work to Repeat these 2 rows once more. last 2 sts (18 sts), k2tog. Join yarn in Armhole shaping is complete. MC from ball 2. Ssk, work in pattern Work in pattern across these 42 sts for to last 3 sts (18 sts), ssk, k1. 18 rows, or about 3”. End on Row 22 Row 2 (WS): Work in pattern, using (WS). ball 1 or ball 2 as appropriate. Back Neck Shaping Row3 (RS): K1, k2tog, work to 2 sts Row 23 (RS): Work 12 sts in pattern. before end (15 sts), k2tog. Ssk, work in pattern to last 3 sts (15 sts), ssk, k1. Join 2nd ball of yarn in MC & BO 18 sts. Work 12 sts in pattern. Row 4 (WS): Work in pattern. Row 24 & All Even Rows (WS): Work Repeat rows 3 & 4 once more. in pattern, using ball 1 or 2 as Armhole shaping is complete. appropriate on this and all future Continue with neck shaping as rows. follows. Row 25 (RS): Work 10 sts in pattern, All Odd Rows (RS): Work in pattern k2tog. Ssk, work 10 sts in pattern. to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 27 (RS): Work 9 sts in pattern, All Even Rows (WS): Work in k2tog. Ssk, work 9 sts in pattern. pattern. Row 28 (WS): Purl all sts in Repeat these rows until 10 sts remain preparation for grafting (kitchener at each shoulder and the arm opening stitch). This is your last row. is about 4” deep. Neck decreases Line up left front shoulder to left back complete. shoulder. Repeat for right side. Graft Continue to work in pattern across front and back shoulder pieces these 20 sts (10 sts at each shoulder) together. 2

ARM RIBBING Using size US 6 circular needles and MC, pick up 68 sts evenly around the armhole. (Pick up 5 sts per inch. This will pull in the armholes slightly.) Switch to CC. Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat to end. Repeat this round till ribbing measures 3/4” to 1”. BO all sts. (Use a ribbing BO that knits knit sts and purls purl sts.) NECK RIBBING Using size US 6 circular needles and MC, pick up 21 sts at the right back neck along the horizontal bound-off edge between the back neck shaping decreases. (Pick up 5 sts per inch as evenly around the neckband as possible.) Continuing along the left front to the V-neck center point, pick up 40 sts. Place marker. Pick up a final 40 sts along the right front and to your starting point. Switch to CC. Round 1: Work in k1, p1 ribbing till 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker, ssk, work in k1, p1 ribbing to end. Repeat this round till ribbing measures 3/4” to 1”. BO all sts. (Use a ribbing BO that knits knit sts and purls purl sts.)

FINISHING Remove stitch markers. Sew in all loose yarn ends and trim to 1/2”.

Vernal Verde Vest, Copyright 2011 skemommlenskedaddle.blogspot.com