Randolph Vest for Kids

Description

Boys and girls alike will love this super-soft cabled vest, a wardrobe essential that never goes out of style, is so easy to wear, and provides a cozy hug throughout the Autumn, Winter, and Spring. The body is knit in the round from the bottom up to the armholes. The front and back are each knit flat and then seamed at the shoulders. Stitches are picked up around each armhole and the neckband to work the armbands and neckband, respectively. The armbands and neckband also feature professional looking (and optional) tubular edges.

Materials

Aran or heavy worsted-weight yarn:

305 (405, 510, 595, 670, 775) yds

280 [370, 470, 545, 615, 710] m

Choose a size with approx 2 of positive ease in the chest. Size 6-8 yrs shown with approx 2 of positive ease.

Gauges

18 sts / 30 rnds = 4″ [10 cm] in reverse stockinette st on larger needles, after blocking

34 sts / 36 rnds = 4″ [11.5 cm] wide and 4 [12 cm] high in Cable Panel on larger needles, after blocking