Astrid Childs Vest Sweater by Michelle Reid

Astrid Childs Vest Sweater

Knitting
February 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Yoke colourwork section
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
219 - 1039 yards (200 - 950 m)
1-2, 2-4, 4-6, 6-8 8-10 years
English
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The vest is worked from the top down, in the round in one piece. At the underarm, the body and sleeves are divided, with the sleeves placed on scrap yarn. The body is then completed in the round. Sleeves are also then completed in the round.
All Fairisle sections are charted separately.
There are 2 options for Chart D – a flower or snowflake.

If the body is worked in stocking stitch, the vest has a looser fit. If the body is worked in the diamond pattern, it has a closer, more structured fit.

DIFFICULTY: Advanced Difficulty

SIZES: To fit sizes 1-2 (2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10yrs)

YARN: See yarn chart for quantities in picture album above.

NEEDLES: Circular needles (80-100cm) 3.50mm & 4.00mm DPNs 3.50mm and 4.00mm for sleeves (or use magic loop).

OTHER SUPPLIES: Stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn