The Rosemary Vest Mini is a delicate top-down design that combines the lightness of subtle lace pattern with the graceful finish of i-cord edges. It begins with the back, worked in rows. The shoulders are then formed one by one, their curves shaped by increases along the neckline, before flowing together into the front, which continues in harmony with the back. A soft neckline edging follows, and at the very end, slender i-cord ties are added to both back and front. Tied into little bows, they close the Rosemary Vest Mini with a touch of playfulness.
Thanks to its construction, the fit is best determined by the child’s shoulder width, while the length can be easily adjusted as you knit – making each vest as individual as the little one who wears it.
A chart for the lace section can be found at the end of the pattern.

Sizes/ Measurements:
1-2, (3-4), 5-6, (7-8), 9-10, (11-12) years, to fit shoulder width 24, (26), 28, (30), 32, (34) cm

Gauge:
23 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles after blocking

Recommended Needles:
4 mm circular needles (60 or 80cm long)
3,5 mm circular needles (60 or 80cm long) for
ribbing
3,5 mm circular needles (40cm long) for neckband
3,5 mm double pointed needles for icord ties

Yarn:
60, (75), 80, (90), 110, (120) g of Merino (50g/250m) by Knitting for Olive and 25, (35), 40, (40), 50, (60) g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (25g/225m) held together or any other yarn that fits the gauge.
The vest in the pictures is knitted in Merino by Knitting for Olive, in col. Wild Berries and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive, in col. Forest Berry.

All of my patterns (except for the free ones) go through a thorough review process: the are fully tech edited and test knitted by multiple knitters. I put great care into making sure they are logically structured, easy to follow, and free of errors, so you can enjoy a smooth and enjoyable knitting experience.

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