Ella Rae 1140-05 Austin & Abigail Tank
Tops is a knitting pattern for a basic vest for either a boy or a girl in
stripes using Cashmereno Sport. The vest is knit flat from the bottom up, seam
right shoulder, and pick up stitches for the v-neck and knit back and forth.
Seam left shoulder and neckband seam. Pick up stitches for the armhole ribbing
and also work back and forth, then seam sides and armhole border seams. Ella
Rae Cashmereno Sport is a lightweight and oh-so-soft blend of Merino wool,
acrylic, and cashmere. This easy-care yarn is an excellent choice for sweaters,
blankets, hats, and more for babies and children. Cashmereno Sport is available
in a palette of soft pastels and classic shades that can be combined for
projects that will be cherished for years to come.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Sizes: 0–6 mos (6–12 mos, 1–2 yrs, 2–3 yrs, 3–4 yrs,
4–5 yrs)
Finished Measurements:
Chest
– 17¼ (19¼, 21, 22¾, 24¾, 26¾)”
Length – 10 (10½, 11¾, 13,
14¼, 16)”
Yarn Requirements: Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport (55% Merino/ 33% Acrylic/
12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds)
Color A – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)
skeins shown in 29 Icicle (for a boy) or 30 Astibe (for a girl)
Color B – 1 (2, 2, 2, 2)
skeins shown in 13 ivory (for both boy and girl)
Needles:
US
2½ (3.00mm)
US 3 (3.25mm)
Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in striped stockinette
stitch on US 3 (3.25mm)
