Checker Boy Vest by Judy Head

Checker Boy Vest

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
600 - 800 yards (549 - 732 m)
8, 10, 12
English
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This Check Stitch pattern will hold your interest while you knit this sweater vest in Perfection Worsted Weight. It’s sized for Boys 8, 10 or 12.

Skill Level (Experience):

Intermediate

Yarn:

Perfection Worsted (200 yards each skein; 70% acrylic, 30% domestic Merino)

  • 3 (3, 4) skeins of Winter Lake or color of your choice

Gauge:

  • 17 sts x 28 rows= 4” in Check Stitch pattern

Needles needed:

  • Size 6 single point
  • Size 6 16” circular for ribbing
  • Size 8 single point

Notions:

  • Tapestry Needle
  • Four stitch holders

Sizes for boy’s age (finished chest measurements):

  • 8 (28.75”)
  • 10 (31.5”)
  • 12 (33.5”)