Pattern | The Kiwi Knit & Stitch Co | Ava + Archie Vintage Vest + Hat | 8ply

This is a physical printed paper pattern.

A versatile vest for both boys or girls.

Back and front are worked together up until armholes.

Yarn suggestions:

Zealana Possum Blend | RIMU | DK - 8ply

Broadway | Luna | 100% Merino hand dyed | DK

Broadway | Merino DK | 8ply

Broadway | Premium NZ Merino DK | 8ply

Broadway | Premium NZ Merino Naturals DK | 8ply

Crucci | Aella | Alpaca + Merino | 8ply DK

Crucci | 100% Pure NZ Wool Soft | 8ply

Lana Grossa | Cool Wool Big DK MELANGE | 8ply

Lana Grossa | Cool Wool Big DK | 8ply

Rowan | Alpaca Soft DK | 8ply

Sizes: 0 mths - 4 yrs
0-3m (3-6m) 6-9m (9-12m) 1-2y (3-4y)

Amount of yarn required:
Vest and Hat: 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) x 50g  (100m) balls
Hat: 1 ball of yarn for first 2 sizes and 2 balls for rest.

Quantities are approx as tension varies between knitters

Needles:
4mm needles

Tension:
22sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4mm needles
If less sts to the 10cm, try smaller needles, if more sts try bigger needles. 

Other tools:
4 x stitch holders
4 x button + plus 1 button for flower (optional)