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The Happy Granny Vest Mini is a lovely vest using the granny stitch that will instantly make you and your little one happy. The vest is worked from the top down. Make a woolen version to keep the mini warm in the winter or make a thinner cotton vest to give their summer outfit a happy boost. Play with a pop of color, with stripes or make it a neutral staple in the wardrobe of the mini person you love. Make the Happy Granny Vest Mini in the way that makes you and the mini the happiest.

The vest is made top down in DK weight yarn (or yarns held toghether to get a DK weight).

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11, 12)

Finished garment chest measurements:
40 (44, 48, 50) 52 (55, 60, 65) 70 (75, 80, 83) cm
Corresponding to the ages:
0-3 mo (3-6 mo, 6-9 mo, 12 mo) 18 mo (2 y, 3 y, 4 y) 6 y (8 y, 10 y, 12 y)

Suggested ease: 0 to 5 cm of positive ease for sizes 1 to 6. For sizes 7 to 12 the suggested ease is 5 to 10 cm. You should choose a size that is 0 to 5 cm or 5 to 10 cm larger than the child’s chest measurement.
For a more oversized look you can go up a size to create more ease to your final garment.

Gauge
5 granny stitch clusters and 9 rows = 10 by 10 cm.
Blocked on a 5,5 mm crochethook.
Not having the same gauge will affect the result of your garment.

Yarn
This vest can be made in a variety of DK weight yarns (220 - 300 m per 100g) , or with yarns held toghether to get a DK weight)
Examples of used yarns by testers of the Happy Granny Vest are: Rosários 4 Romaria; Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino; Drops Belle; Holst Garn Coast or Supersoft (both held double)

Yardage
150 (175, 200, 225) 250 (300, 375, 450) 500 (550, 575, 600) meters

Skill level
From the adventurous beginner to the very experienced crocheter

Enjoy your Happy Granny Vest Mini!

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