Hazelbrook Vest - P122

Hazelbrook Vest by OGE Knitwear Designs

What is Being Made

The Hazelbrook Vest is a children's knitted sleeveless garment designed by OGE Knitwear Designs. This intermediate-level knitting project is available in five size options ranging from baby through six years old, with chest measurements from 25 cm (9¾ inches) for the smallest size up to 37 cm (14½ inches) for the largest. The vest offers a classic, versatile piece suitable for layering over long-sleeved shirts or wearing as a standalone garment during warmer months.

Yarn and Materials

The Hazelbrook Vest is constructed using medium-weight Worsted, Afghan, or Aran yarn. The pattern specifies 100% Virgin Wool Merino fiber content. The pictured garments were knitted in Cascade Longwood, a 100% superwash extrafine merino wool available at 175 meters (191 yards) per 100-gram ball. An alternative yarn suggestion is Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big, which offers similar weight and fiber characteristics. The sample shown was created in the colorway Taupe.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level project employs specialized knitting techniques to create textured and dimensional effects. The pattern introduces the K1b stitch (knit one through the back loop), a technique where the knitter inserts the right needle from front to back into the space below the next stitch, then knits as normal, allowing the original stitch to fall off the left needle. This technique creates a twisted stitch that adds visual interest and texture to the finished garment. The instruction notes that turning the work over reveals the structural details of this stitch manipulation.

Stitches Used

• K1b – Knit one through the back loop, creating twisted stitches for textured detailing
• Standard knit and purl stitches for foundational fabric construction

Pattern Details and Sizing

The Hazelbrook Vest is offered in the following five children's sizes:

• Baby: Chest 25 cm (9¾ inches), width 9¾ inches, length 10¼ inches
• Toddler: Chest 27 cm (10½ inches), width 10½ inches, length 12 inches
• 2 Years: Chest 29 cm (11½ inches), width 11½ inches, length 12½ inches
• 4 Years: Chest 33 cm (13 inches), width 13 inches, length 14 inches
• 6 Years: Chest 37 cm (14½ inches), width 14½ inches, length 15 inches

Difficulty Level and Format

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to work with specialized stitch techniques and garment shaping. The Hazelbrook Vest is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing immediate access to all instructions and sizing information. All patterns and photographs are the copyright of OGE Knitwear Designs and are protected against reproduction, modification, copying, republication, or distribution.