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Henri – Vest Pattern – Episode 0Special
Edition by Catherine J. Hall |
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It seems easy enough to find baby patterns, and once
those little ones are grown, there are tons of sweater patterns. But, most of our children, grandchildren,
nieces and nephews spend at least a few years in between 3T and Adult Size
Small. It can be difficult at times to
find simple, classic designs for grade-school children; you know, sweaters and
accessories that aren't too "cutesy", and that the kid in your life
won't be embarrassed to wear past kindergarten.
In our own case, we also want garments that do double duty. That means that anything reversible (Lily
likes to dig in the dirt) or that will fit over the course of several seasons
(layering comes to mind) is likely to catch our attention.
Finding very little in the way of applicable patterns, we
started to make our own. In this
pattern, the shaping is easy. The fit is
generous, and the piece can be worn either over a shirt as a vest, or on its own
as a tank. Lily Grace (formerly Henri
Violette) has worn this sweater for two years, from the ages of 6 to 8, and it
doesn't look like she'll give it up any time soon.
You can make the sweater in one color, or use as many
colors as you have for a vibrant vest.
Use up those leftovers, or let the kid in your life choose something
soft from your favorite local yarn store.
"Henri" is knit in worsted weight yarn, and can be made in any
fiber that you like. If you can get
gauge, you will need around 300 yards total, in as many different yarns as you
like.
SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Chest is 13" across (that's 26" around).
This vest should fit an average kindergartener, but
measure your little one if at all possible.
The vest looks cute when worn loose or tightly fitted, so you have a
little more leeway than you usually do with a pattern. Also remember that some fibers (cotton, in
particular) "grow". Knitting,
by its very nature, is bound to stretch.
MATERIALS
Yarn - Any worsted weight (or yarn that knits to gauge)
yarn in any fiber, about 300 yards total.
Sample is knit from Patons
"Katrina", 92% rayon and 8% polyester, 150mt/163yards - 100gr/3.5 oz,
Frost #10217 - 1 skein
Chocolate #10031 - 1
skein
Needles - 16"- or 24"-circular needles, size 8
or size needed to get gauge
Notions - Size I crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch
marker
GAUGE
17.5 stitches = 4" in stockinette stitch
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