Kid's Fair Isle Vest by Purl Soho

Kid's Fair Isle Vest

Knitting
March 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
500 - 750 yards (457 - 686 m)
Kid's 2-4 (5-7)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • Main Color (MC): 1 (2) skein(s) of Anzula’s Cricket, 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere and 10% Nylon. Each skein is 250 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 250 (500) yards required. We used the color Au Natural.
  • Contrast Color (CC): 1 skein of Anzula’s Cricket; approximately 250 yards required. We used the color Elephant.
  • US 5 (3.75 mm), 20- or 24-inch circular needles
  • US 4 (3.5 mm), 16-inch circular needles
  • Optional: US 4, 20- or 24-inch circular needles, for the Front and Back sections
  • 5 small and 2 large stitch holders (or scrap yarn)
  • Stitch markers, including one unique

GAUGE
FAIR ISLE PATTERN

  • Unblocked: 28½ stitches and 27½ rounds = 4 inches, using larger needles
  • Blocked: 27½ stitches and 25 rounds = 4 inches

STOCKINETTE STITCH

  • Unblocked: 25 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches, using smaller needles
  • Blocked: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches

SIZES
Kids 2-4 (5-7)

  • Finished circumference around chest 23¼ (28) inches

  • Finished length from bottom edge to underarm 10¾ (12) inches

  • Finished armhole length 5¾ (6½) inches

  • Finished width across back 9½ (10) inches