Father/Son Vests by Melissa Leapman

Father/Son Vests

Knitting
February 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1150 - 1840 yards (1052 - 1682 m)
see notes below
English

This classic vest designed for soft, washable yarn is something we think most guys will actually wear.

Yardage Needed:
For Father’s Vest

-4 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls #899 Georgian Bay (A)
-1 ball #904 Winter White (B)
-1 ball #273 Stem Green (C)

For Son’s Vest

-3 (3, 4, 4) balls #273 Stem Green (A)
-1 ball #904 Winter White (B)
-1 ball #899 Georgian Bay (C)

SIZES

Father’s Vest

S (M, L, XL, XXL)

Son’s Vest

6 (8, 10, 12)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Father’s Vest

Chest 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)“/91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm
Length 26 (26.5, 26.5, 27, 27.5)”/66 (67.5, 67.5, 68.5, 70)cm

Son’s Vest

Chest 26 (28, 30, 32)“/66 (71, 76, 81.5)cm
Length 13 (15, 16.5, 18)”/33 (38, 42, 45.5)cm