Little Moss & Heather

This classic Fair Isle vest is worked in a calm moss green and a soft, nature-inspired color palette. While based on traditional colorwork techniques, it features a clean silhouette and neat finishing for a modern touch. Designed with lightness and ease of movement in mind, it offers a comfortable fit—perfect for children. A timeless knitwear piece that brings classic style to little ones’ wardrobes.

Size
Sizes: 0–1y (1–3y, 4–6y, 7–9y, 10–12y) Recommended ease: 6–12 cm / 2.25–4.75”
This vest is designed with large Fair Isle motifs, resulting in relatively wide size intervals.
For best results, we recommend selecting a size based on the finished chest circumference rather than age. Compare the finished measurements with the wearer’s actual chest circumference, and consider the recommended ease when choosing a size. Depending on the child’s body shape and your preferred fit (roomy vs. fitted), the ideal size may vary. If possible, take the child’s chest measurement before deciding.

Finished Measurments
Finished chest circumference: 54 (63, 72, 81, 90) cm / 21.25 (24.75, 28.25, 31.75, 35.5) in
Length from hem to shoulder(standard length): 26 (31, 34, 37, 42.5) cm / 10.25 (12.25, 13.5, 14.5, 16.75) in

Yarn
Bio Shetland(BC GARN) Fingering (100% wool, 280 m - 50 g).
Little Moss & Heather motif requires 5–6 colors, depending on your colorwork choices.
For all sizes, 1 ball per color (based on 6 colors) is sufficient.

Needle
3.5 mm circular needles (80 cm long), suitable for working the body in the round.
Ribbing at the neck and armholes is worked using needles 0.25 - 0.5 mm smaller than those used
for the body colorwork. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge after swatching

Notion
Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, scrap yarn, 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook (optional)

Gauge
29 sts × 34 rounds = 10 cm / 4” in stranded colorwork, after blocking

Construction Notes
The Moss & Heather Vest is worked from the bottom up, entirely in the round. The body is knit in one piece, with steeks used for both the neckline and armholes. After completing the colorwork, the steek stitches are cut to open up the neck and armholes. Ribbing is then added by picking up stitches along the cut edges.
This pattern offers an approachable introduction to steeking, combining traditional colorwork techniques with a clean, modern structure.