Knit a baby vest for charity

Launching our campaign to help people living in fuel poverty

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MEASUREMENTS

To fit approximate ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) months.

Actual chest measurements 47 (50) (53)cm/18/2 (1934) (2034)in.

Length to back neck 24.5 (27.5) (30.5)cm/934 (11) (12)in.

Sleeve seam All sizes 4.5cm/13/4in.

MATERIALS

2 (2) (2) 50g (112m) balls of West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK (52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon) in Brown (Teddy Bear 165) and 1 (2) (2) ball(s) in White (Tooth Fairy 011)*. Pair of 3.75mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 2 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk

TENSION

22 stitches and 50 rows, to 10x10cm, over garter st, using 3.75mm needles.

ABBREVIATIONS

Gst, garter st (k every row); k, knit; p, purl; skpo, slip 1 st, k 1 st, pass slipped st over knitted st (to decrease 1 st); st(s), stitch(es); tog, together (work as many sts together as stated); yf, yarn forward to make 1 st.

NOTES

Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger sizes.

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