Autumn Hike Hoodie

Kids love hoodies – who doesn’t? Hooded vests are great for layering, whether you’re jumping into a pile of leaves at the park or going on a hike in the woods. Ribbed panels at the underarms give the vest a sporty look and add a little extra stretch for fast-growing munchkins!

Zipper tutorial can be found here

Sizes

2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14)

To fit chest: 21 (23, 25, 26½, 28, 30, 31½)"

Finished Measurements

Chest: 24¼ (26½, 28¾, 30¼, 32, 33¾, 35¼)"

Length: 14 (15, 16, 17, 18½, 20, 20½)"

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn: 515 (570, 645, 715, 805, 890, 935) yds

Size 4 shown in Sweet Paprika Staccato Organic (100% organic merino wool; 100g/180 yds), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins Autumn Birch.

Needles

Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 24" (60cm) or longer

Notions

Cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, extra size 7 (4.5mm) needle for 3-needle bind-off, yarn needle, one 12½ (13½, 14½, 15½, 17, 18½, 19)" separating zipper, sewing needle and thread