Babies’ Vest Pattern
Following is a pattern of a vest designed by the International Association of Co-workers of Mother Theresa, especially for babies living with HIV/AIDS. It is a simple pattern.
Needles No 3 ¾ (9)
1 x 50 gram ball of 3- or 4-ply wool
Cast on 60 stitches
K1, P1 for 15cm
Cast off 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows
Carry on for another 6 cm
Next row work 16 stitches then turn
Work 16 rows
Break wool
Rejoin wool at base and cast off 20 stitches
Rib last 16 stitches
Rib 15 rows then cast on 20 stitches
Rib the other 16 stitches (52 stitches)
Rib 6 cm
Increase 4 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows (60 stitches)
Rib 15 cm
Cast off
Sleeves
Pick up 42 stitches around armhole
Rib 8 rows
Cast off
Repeat on other side
Sew up side seams