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Childs Ombre Pullover Vest
"This beginner-friendly child's vest was designed to meet the donation requirements for Wool-Aid, Inc., a charity that provides accessories, garments, and blankets to children living in some of the world’s coldest climates. You can learn more about Wool-Aid and get the free crochet pattern on Underground Crafter. This simple pattern is a great first garment project. Skills used Basic crochet stitches: chain, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Working in rows Holding two strands of yarn together"
Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge11 hdc x 9 rows = 4” (10 cm). For best fit, always check your gauge.
Finished SizeChild: Size 6: 28″ (71 cm) finished chest circumference x 18″ (46 cm) long.
Materials List
- Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool (8 oz/227 g/465 yds/425 m/100% pure virgin wool) – 1 skein ea in 126 Nature’s Brown (CA) and 123 Oatmeal (CB), or approximately 465 yds (425 m) in ea of 2 colors in any medium weight wool yarn.
- US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle.