Mendeleev Vest

This cute but simple vest is named for Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian inventor and chemist who discovered the periodicity of the elements. This is an ideal pattern for beginner crocheters, providing an opportunity to practice several basic techniques in an easy and satisfying project. The pattern includes five sizes (from 0-24 months) and buttonhole instructions for both boy’s and girl’s versions.

To Fit Chest:

16 (17½, 19, 20, 21)"

Finished Measurements:

Chest circumference: 19½ (21, 23, 24, 25)"

Length: 9 (10¼, 11¼, 12¼, 14)"

Yarn:

220 (275, 330, 385, 440) yds in main colour (MC) 20 (25, 30, 30, 35) yds in contrast colour (CC)

Size 0-3 months shown in Sweet Paprika Minuet, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Canneberge (MC) and 1 skein Natural (CC).

Hooks:

Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

Size 8 (5mm) crochet hook

Notions:

Yarn needle

4 (4, 5, 5, 6) buttons

Gauge:

17 sts and 12 rows = 4" in Body Pattern with smaller hook, after blocking.

17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Granite Stitch with larger hook, after blocking.