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4 Ply Vee Neck Vest in Sizes 2 - 6
This pattern is for a basic 4 ply Vee Neck Vest in three sizes
from 2 to 6 years old knitted on2.75mm and 3.25mm needles .
Knitting Instructions for a 4 Ply Vee Neck Vest
MEASUREMENTS
Size. 2 4 6
Fits bust cm 56 61 66
Ins 22 24 26
Garment measures.cm
This is an snug-fitting garment
MATERIALS - 4 Ply Baby Wool
Quantity.gms 100 125
mtrs
Quantities are approximate as they vary between knitters
NEEDLES
1 pair each 2.75mm (UK 12, USA 2) and 3.25mm (UK 10, USA 3) or
sizes needed to givecorrect tension.
ACCESSORIES
Knitters Needle forsewing seams.
TENSION
On 3.25mm needles, 28 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm in width over
stocking stitch.
FIRST CHECK YOUR TENSION
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Please check your tension carefully. If less stitches use
smaller needles, if more stitches usebigger needles.
ABBREVIATIONS
K=knit; P=purl; tog=together; st=stitch; beg=beginning;
alt=alternate; rep=repeat; patt=pattern;cm=centimetres; in=inches;
mm=millimetres.
BACK
**Using 2.75mm Needles, cast on 83 (89, 95) sts.
1st row: K2, *P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1.
2nd row: K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows until work measures 2cm ending with a 2nd
row.
Change to 3.25mm needles and work in stocking stitch until work
measures 23 (25, 28) cmending with a p row.**
Shape Armholes
Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at each end of every row until 55 (59, 63) sts rem.
Cont straight in stocking stitch untilarmhole measures 13 (14, 15)
from commencement of armhole shaping.
Shape Shoulders
Cast off 6 (7, 8) sts at beg of next 4 rows. Cast off remaining
sts.
FRONT
Work as for Back from ** to **
Shape Armhole
Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Divide for NeckNext row: K 2tog, k 31, k 2tog, turn.
Next row: P to last 2 sts, p 2tog.
Continue working on these 32 (34, 36) sts. Dec 1 st at the
armhole edge on next 6 rows. ATTHE SAME TIME dec 1 sts at the neck
edge on the next and every foll 3 rd row until 12 (14, 16)sts
rem.
Cont straight until armhole measures the same as back to
shoulder shaping.
Shape Shoulder
Cast off 6 (7, 8) sts at armhole edge on next and foll alt
row.
Slip centre st onto s stitch holder and rejoin yarn to remaining
sts. Work left side to match the
right side.
TO MAKE UP
Do not press.
Join right shoulder seam.
NECK BAND
Pick up and knit 127 (133, 139) sts around the neck.
1st row: K1, *p1, k1 rep from * to 5 centre sts, k 2tog, p1, k2
tog, (p1, k1) to last 2 sts, k1.
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2nd row: K2, *p1, k1 rep from * to 5 centre sts, p 2tog, k1, p
2tog, continue in p1, k1 rib to last 2sts, k2.
Repeat the last two rows 3 times. Cast off rib-wise.
Join left shoulder seam.
ARMHOLE BANDS
Pick up and knit 117 (123, 129) sts and work 6 rows in k1, p1
rib. Cast off loosely.
Sew side seams to finish your 4 ply Vee Neck Vest.
