Mini Helix Vest

Enjoy the magic of helix knitting in this vest with jogless, single-row stripes in three colors. The mini helix vest uses a main color and smaller amounts of 2 additional colors to create a colorful, warm vest for children ages 6 mos to 2 yrs old. All sizes are knit using 104 sts. The 3 sizes are created by changing gauge (yarn weight and needle size). If knitting for a charity group, slight gauge variations are quite acceptable. The smallest size is listed first; additional size information is in parentheses. The vest is knit from the bottom-up in the round on circular needles until it is divided at the armholes. The garter stitch yokes are knit flat with slight armhole shaping for a warm fit. The front yoke features a square neckline. Front and back yokes are joined with a 3-needle bind off. There are no seams to sew and no stitches to pick up. SIZES (includes positive ease to fit over other garments) • Small (6–12 mos): 20” chest, 10.5” total length • Medium (12–18 mos): 22” chest, 12.5 total length • Large (18–24 mos): 24” chest, 14” total length MATERIALS/YARN • Small: 200 yds light worsted weight yarn. 140 yds main color A; 30 yds each of color B and color C. #7/4.5 mm – 16” circular needle. • Medium: 275 yds heavy worsted/aran weight yarn. 175 yds main color A; 50 yds each of color B and color C. #8/5.0 mm – 16” or 24” circular needle. • Large: 380 yds of worsted weight yarn stranded with fingering/sock yarn. 220 yds main color A; 80 yds each of color B and color C. #9/5.5 mm – 20” or 24” circular needle. GAUGE (measured in Stockinette Stitch) Sml: 5 sts = 1”; Med: 4.5 sts = 1”; Lg: 4.25 sts = 1” This pattern has been test knit. Many thanks to all the knitters who generously tested this pattern. See project pages for examples of yarn and color cominations used.