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Vest friend
Our Big Little Yarn
Our Big Little yarn is 100% merino, super soft and washable. It comes in 10 glorious shades and is perfect for childrenswear, vests, jumpers & cardigans.
100% wool
Plastic free
Natural fibres
Cruelty free
Mulesing free
Natural pigments
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Patterns

You’re my Vest Friend Top – Knitting Pattern

  • Brand New Beginner
  • Medium (4 - 12 hours)

£7.00

Size guide →
A simple vest top perfect for beginner knitters.

Size small knit in Nettle / Size medium knit in Parma Violet / Size large knit in Punch

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You’re my Vest Friend Top – Knitting Pattern size guide
Small
Medium
Large
XL
Short/cropped
3 balls
4 balls
4 balls
5 balls
Medium/standard
4 balls
4 balls
5 balls
5 balls

A perfect pattern to start your knitting journey. This vest top is designed to be made with our Big Little Yarn, using just knit and purl stitch.

It has a gentle rolled over neck and sleeve openings, and can be worn on its own or as a layer over dresses, t-shirts, shirts & jumpsuits. You can make the vest as cropped or as long as you like (the pattern talks you through all this), and you have the choice of adding a short rib at the bottom if you prefer that look.

Available in 5 different sizes ranging from UK8-26.

A beautiful repetitive knit that is easy to make and so versatile to wear.

Stitches & techniques
Size when made

The length can be determined by you – we knit ours to about 45cm for a cropped top and 55cm for hip length.

Widths are as follow;

S (UK8-10) 42cm approx

M (UK12-14) 50cm approx

L (UK16-18) 56cm approx

XL (UK20-22) 62cm approx

2XL (UK24-26) 68cm approx

About this knitting pattern
  • Pattern by Lauren Aston
  • Skill level: Brand New Beginner
  • Make time: Medium (4 - 12 hours)
Gauge: 10 stitches x
14.5 rows = 10cm
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Vest friend
Knit Kits

Knitting Kit – You’re my Vest Friend Top

£50.00 – £68.00

Our famous LAD knit kits come with everything you need to make this knitting pattern.

You'll need
3-5 x 100g balls Big Little Yarn (depending on size)
8mm knitting needles
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
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Scissors

£10.00
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8mm Knitting Needles

£6.50

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