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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
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We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
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A side buttoning vest pattern for kids aged 2-10 years in your favourite 8 ply yarn.
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, neck and buttonbands added, then seamed.
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.
This pattern is written for Luxury 8 ply. Other Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns would suit this pattern. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, and a 3.25mm circular needle or size needles to give correct tension, 2 stitchholders, 4 safety pins, 4 (4, 4, 6, 6) buttons.

2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
| Years approx | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |
| To fit chest | cm | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| Finished chest size | cm | 62 | 67 | 72 | 77 | 82 |
| Body length | cm | 31 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 50 |
| Yarn requirements | x 200g balls 8 ply | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Shown in Luxury 8 ply Heather and Rose Petals.
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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
We've been helping you Craft Joy for over 40 years.