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Your baby will be party-ready in this quick and easy vest. Knitted side-to-side in one piece, it features an easy fringe that is knitted on as you go.

This model was done in Socks That Rock heavyweight in the colorway “Fire on the Mountain”. (100% superwash merino wool) (350 yds/320m, 7oz/198 g)

Sizes: 6 (12, 18, 24) months
Finished Chest: 19.5 (20.5, 22, 23.75)”
Gauge: 22 sts and 29 rows per 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Important: Since this vest is worked side-to-side (rather than bottom to top), row gauge is very important. Do a swatch to be sure you get it right.
Needles: Size 5US (3.75mm) needles for body; size 3US (3.25mm) 16” circular for edgings (or sizes you need to get gauge).
Yarn: 210 (240, 280, 325) yds/192 (220, 256, 297) m
Notions: tapestry needle and scissors