The Mini Fluffy Fleece Vest is the junior version of an oversized teddy-style vest with the look of a fleece vest. It features dropped shoulders, generous positive ease and wide armholes so one can easily wear it over both a fitted shirt and a sweater.

The vest is knitted top down with a single strand of Yarn A. Initially, stitches are cast on for the back and knitted in stockinette stitch with increases for the armholes. Then, stitches are cast on at the shoulders and the neckline is shaped for the front edgings. All parts are joined under the armholes, and the rest of the vest is knitted in stockinette stitch. Finally, the edges of the armholes and the entire outer border of the vest are finished with an I-cord made from Yarn B

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)

Bust circumference:
54-55 (56-58) 59-62 (63-67) 68-72 (73-76) cm
21.3-22 (22.1-23.2) 23.3-24.7 (24.8-26.6) 26.7-28.7 (28.8-29.9) in

Bust circumference of this vest:
73 (77) 80 (84) 92 (95) cm
28.8 (30.3) 31.5 (33) 36.2 (37.4) in

The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) roughly correspond to children’s sizes for ages 1.5-2 years (3–4 years) 5–6 years (7–8 years) 9–10 years (11–12 years). The vest is designed with a positive ease of approximately 16–22 cm. Please note that if the bust circumference you would like to knit for does not correspond to the age of the child, choose the size that matches the desired chest circumference and adjust the length of the vest if necessary.

Needles:
4,0 mm (US 6) and
5,0 mm (US 8) circular knitting needles

Gauge:
13 stitches and 22 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 in) after blocking, knitted in stockinette stitch on 5.0 mm (US 8) needles

Yarn:
For the body (Yarn A):
100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) g Teddy Dear by Gepard Garn (50 g / 75 m, 50% Merino, 40% Alpaca, 10% Polyamide)
or
100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) g Nera Orsetto by Lana Grossa (50 g / 75 m, 60% Merino, 40% Alpaca)
Or any other yarn that meets gauge.

For the I-Cord edging (Yarn B):
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g Woolia by Gepard Garn (50 g / 132 m, 100% Wool)
or
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g Cool Wool Big by Lana Grossa (50 g / 120 m, 100% Merino)
Or any Aran weight yarn.