A crochet pattern by Debbie Sullivan
This cute but simple vest is named for Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian inventor and chemist who discovered the periodicity of the elements. This is an ideal beginner crochet pattern, providing an opportunity to practice several basic techniques in an easy and satisfying project. The pattern includes five sizes (from 0-24 months) and buttonhole instructions for both boy’s and girl’s versions.
This pattern is also available as part of the .
Skill Level: Easy
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Sizes
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) monthsTo Fit
Chest: 16 (17½, 19, 20, 21)"
Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 19½ (21, 23, 24, 25)"
Length: 9 (10¼, 11¼, 12¼, 14)"Gauge
17 sts and 12 rows = 4" (10cm) in body pattern, after blockingYarn
DK weight:
220 (275, 330, 385, 440) yds in main colour (MC)
20 (25, 30, 30, 35) yds in contrast colour (CC)Shown in , 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) Canneberge (MC) and 1 skein Natural (CC).
Hooks
Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook
Size 8 (5mm) crochet hookNotions
Yarn needle, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) buttons