What you'll need
| Size, in: | 32-34 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 56-58 | - |
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| Age: | 12 Months | 18-24 Months | 3 Years | 4 Years | 5 Years | 6-7 Years | 8-9 Years | 10-12 Years | 12-14 Years |
YML003
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4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
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YML009
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4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Product Description
The Brescul vest is worked from the bottom up to the armhole in one piece in back- and forth rows, from where on it is continued in the round. At armhole level, work is divided, and front and back are worked separately, then shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind-off method.
Needles and Materials: – Yarn: The lemon hound Merino Sport (100% merino wool; 100 g – 300 m 3.5 oz – 328 yds) – Needles: circular knitting needles 2.25 mm US1 and 3.25 mm US3, or other size to obtain gauge. – stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or piece of auxiliary yarn.
Sizes: kids - 12 mos (18–24 mos; 3 yrs; 4 yrs) (5 yrs; 6–7 yrs; 8–9 yrs) (10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs) adults - 32–34; 34–36 (38–40; 40–42; 44–46) (48–50; 52–54; 56–58)
Brescul Kid's Vest by knitforsweet
What is Being Made
The Brescul is a children's knitted vest designed by Natalie Pelykh, available in ten sizes ranging from 12 months through 12–14 years. This waistcoat pattern offers a versatile layering piece suitable for young children and pre-teens, with chest circumferences ranging from 50 cm (19.7 inches) for the smallest size to 80 cm (31.5 inches) for the largest size.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Brescul vest is constructed using circular knitting needles, which allows for seamless or nearly seamless construction typical of modern children's garment design. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate skill level, making it accessible to knitters with some experience beyond basic stockinette stitch work.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch used throughout the Brescul vest is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a defined right side and textured reverse side. This fundamental stitch provides an excellent canvas for displaying the yarn's natural color and texture while maintaining structural integrity in a fitted garment.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Brescul vest pattern calls for The Lemon Hound Merino Sport yarn, a sport-weight yarn composed of 100% merino wool. Each 100-gram skein yields 300 meters (328 yards) of yarn. Yarn requirements vary by size: the 12-month size requires 103 grams (3.6 ounces), while the largest 12–14 year size requires 200 grams (7.1 ounces).
Needles and Notions
- Circular knitting needles in 2.25 mm (US 1) and 3.25 mm (US 3) sizes
- Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming if necessary
- Stitch holder or auxiliary yarn for holding stitches during construction
Gauge
The pattern specifies a gauge of 25 stitches and 35 rows per 10 centimeters (4 inches) when working stockinette stitch on 3.25 mm (US 3) needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished chest circumference and overall fit of the vest.
Yarn Weight and Fiber Benefits
Sport-weight yarn provides an ideal balance for children's garments, offering enough structure for a fitted vest while remaining lightweight and comfortable for active wear. The 100% merino wool fiber is naturally breathable, temperature-regulating, and soft against delicate skin, making it an excellent choice for children's clothing. Merino wool also offers natural elasticity, which helps maintain the vest's shape through wear and washing.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 61 |
| Designer: | knitforsweet |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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