This is a super fun, simple pattern for making some tops themed around Avatar the Last Air Bender! Included are color schemes, and a photo tutorial for making 4 patches based on the four elements / nations, and Appa’s arrow. Now you can dress up as a member of the water tribe, the air nomads, a warrior of the fire nation, or earth kingdom. And you can even rock out as Appa!

This pattern is 30pgs long, stuffed with photos and customization options. If you can work the dc stitch, and are willing to try surface stitching, then this is a super accessible and simple pattern.

Materials:
All materials listed are for the collared option. Add one skein to the “body” color to do the hooded option.

Water tribe:
2-6 skeins of Knit Picks Brava in Celestial for body
1 skein each of Knit Picks Brava in Cornflower and Solstice Heather for patch
1 skein of Knit Picks Brava in White for trim
1 skein of Lion Brand Go For Faux for fuzzy trim (optional)
H/5.0mm hook

Air nomad:
2-6 skeins of Knit Picks Brava in Caution for body
1 skein each of Knit Picks Brava in Custard and Persimmon for patch and trim
H/5.0mm hook

Fire nation:
2-6 skeins of Knit Picks Brava in Black for body
1 skein each of Knit Picks Brava in Red and Wine for patch and trim
H/5.0mm hook

Earth kingdom:
2-6 skeins of Knit Picks Brava in Dublin for body
1 skein each of Knit Picks Brava in Avocado, Sienna and Canary for patch
1 skein of Knit Picks Brava in Fig for trim
H/5.0mm hook

Appa:
3-8 skeins of Buttercream Angel Hair in White for body
One skein each of Knit Picks Brava Bulky in Sienna and Seraphim for trim and arrow
1 skein Lion Brand Go For Faux for fuzzy trim (optional)
J/6.0mm hook
This is the only vest in which I recommend bulky weight yarn, because I am a huge fan of how soft and fully the Buttercream Angel Hair is. This works up bigger than the worsted weight pattern, so follow the pattern one size smaller. For example, if you want a Medium sized vest, follow the instructions for Small.

Sizing notes:
The way this pattern is written, each size up is 3” wider total than the size before it. Each “grouping” of sizes adds 1.5” to the length of the armhole. From the armhole down, you choose the length of the vest! You can customize your sizing to fit your body.

For example, if you are very tall, but slim, you can choose the stitch count of the size that is appropriate for your chest circumference, and then follow the row pattern for the next size up for length.

If you are busty, but petite, you can use the stitch count from the size appropriate to your chest circumference, and then follow the row pattern for a smaller size.

Size Chest Circumference
X-Small 32”-34”
Small 34”-36”
Medium 37”-39”
Large 39”-41”
X-Large 42”-45”
2X-Large 45”-48”
3X-Large 48”-51”

Customization Options:
This pattern has to options for the neckline:
-Hooded
-Collar

This pattern also is highly adjustable for length. You can easily make this crop top length, waist length, hip length, or longer.

The body of the vest begins the same whether you are going to work a hood or a collar. Once the body of the vest is the length you want it, you then move onto the two options for finishing.