Mini Solo Vest Top

Solo Tank Top is a useful slip over to give extra warmth on a chilly day. The textured pattern running all through both front and back is worked with knit and purl stitches only.  Solo is knitted in two pieces and sewn together at the end, the neck stitches are worked at the same time as the body.

Knitting techniques include: Knit and purl stitches, decreasing 

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Earth.
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Medium yarn
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need 3-4 balls)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need 2-2.25 skeins and work 2 strands together at the same time)

To fit the following chest measurements:

3-4 years: To fit approx 59.5cm/23″ chest (weight 150g)
5-6 years: To fit approx 63.5cm/24 1/2″ chest (weight 150g)
7-8 years: To fit approx 67cm/ 26″ chest (weight 200g)
9-10 years: To fit approx 71cm/ 27 1/2″ chest (weight 200g)

Knitted on 4 and 5 mm straight needles.

Tension: 16 sts and 20 rows over 10 cm square using 5mm needles in seed stitch.

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.