Vest Friends

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Vest Friends** - by Tin Can Knits ============ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **The Vest Friends pattern is now available in the Tin Can Knits app!** [Click here to download the app, or to learn more.][1] • only see the size instructions you need • tick through the pattern and make notes • support is just a tap away • adjust the settings to suit you! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- *As we’ve turned 40 we love revisiting the styles of our youth. This look is perfect on stage with your indie rock band, or paired with your perfect high waisted jeans. Enjoy a little blast from the past!* -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Like our knits?** [Get our email updates][2] to hear about new designs, tutorials and subscriber-only special offers! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Share your progress** with us on [Instagram][3] or Ravelry by adding the hashtags [#VestFriends][4] and [#TinCanKnits][5] - we love to see your knits! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Pattern Info** **Sizing** #SizeInclusive Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, **Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)** **Finished chest measurement** 19 (20.5, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30.5, 32, **34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 59, 64, 70, 76)"** **Body length from back neck to hem** 8.25 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13.5, 14.5, 16, **17.5, 19, 19.5, 21, 22.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 26.5, 28)"** **Armhole Depth** 3.75 (4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, **8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13)"** *Fit and sample info: This vest is designed with positive ease in mind. For Child sizes 2-4” of positive ease is recommended, and for Adult sizes 4-6” of positive ease is recommended. Hunter and Jones are wearing size M (42”) with 5” and 4” of positive ease. Bodhi is wearing size XS (34”) with 4” of positive ease. Ellis and Henry are wearing size 8-10 yrs (32”) with 3” of positive ease. Arlo is wearing size 6-8 yrs (30.5”) with 4” of positive ease. Cody is wearing size 4-6 yrs (28”) with 4” of positive ease. Ripley is wearing size 2-4 yrs (26”) with 2” of positive ease. Raisie is wearing size 1-2 yrs (24”) with 2” of positive ease.* **Yarn** **Aran**: 140 (160, 180, 200, 240, 280, 320, 380, **420, 480, 540, 620, 720, 820, 900, 960, 1100, 1260)** yards **Worsted**: 160 (180, 200, 220, 260, 320, 360, 420, **460, 540, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1080, 1240, 1420)** yards **Heavy DK**: 180 (200, 240, 280, 320, 400, 460, 520, **580, 680, 760, 880, 1040, 1160, 1240, 1360, 1560, 1780)** yards **Light DK**: 200 (240, 300, 340, 380, 460, 540, 620, **680, 800, 900, 1020, 1180, 1340, 1460, 1580, 1820, 2080)** yards **Sport**: 220 (260, 300, 340, 400, 460, 540, 620, **680, 820, 920, 1060, 1220, 1360, 1500, 1620, 1860, 2120)** yards **Sock**: 260 (320, 360, 420, 500, 600, 680, 780, **880, 1020, 1140, 1340, 1540, 1740, 1880, 2040, 2360, 2680)** yards **Samples shown in:** * Frankie Grey Fibres DK in Hello Yellow * Frankie Grey Fibres Fingering in Lollipop held together with Frankie Grey Fibres Majestic Fluff in Cantaloupe; * Tanis Fiber Arts Purewash DK in Candy Green Goldenrod and Lilac * Les Garçons BFL Aran in Nick’s Currant Obsession and Pepper’s Mint * SweetGeorgia Superwash DK in Crushed Berry * SweetGeorgia Superwash Worsted in Keepsake. **Gauges** Aran weight yarn: 16 sts & 27 rounds / 4” Worsted weight yarn: 18 sts & 30 rounds / 4” Heavy DK weight yarn: 20 sts & 32 rounds / 4” Light DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 36 rounds / 4” Sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 40 rounds / 4” Sock weight yarn: 26 sts & 42 rounds / 4” *All gauge given in stockinette using larger needles.* **Suggested Needles** Aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US 9/ 5.5mm Worsted weight yarn: US #5 / 3.75mm & US #8 / 5mm Heavy DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #7 / 4.5mm Light DK weight yarn: US #3 / 3.25mm & US #6 / 4mm Sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm Sock weight yarn: US #1 / 2.25mm & US #3 / 3.25mm *(or as required to achieve gauge).* 0 to 10 yrs: 24” circulars in both sizes, and DPNs* in smaller size. XS to XL: 32” circulars in both sizes, and DPNs* in smaller size. XXL to 6XL: 48” circulars in both sizes, and DPNs* or 16” circular in smaller size. *[Magic loop technique][7], with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.* **Notions** Darning needle, stitch markers, 5-9 small buttons (approx. 1/2" in diameter) **Helpful Tutorials** [How to choose your size][8] [How to choose a sweater yarn][9] --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- For abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][10]. --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- [1]: https://tincanknits.com/app [2]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [3]: https://www.instagram.com/tincanknits/ [4]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/VestFriends/ [5]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tincanknits/ [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brooklyn-tweed-tones [7]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [8]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2012/10/21/bottom-up-sweater/ [9]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2021/01/14/decisions-decisions-how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-for-your-sweater/ [10]: http://www.tincanknits.com