Koala Mama vest

Australian Koala Mama Vest

A relaxed-fitting sleeveless vest knitted back and forth in stocking stitch with an intarsia Australian Koala image on the front, fancy rib bindings for neck, armholes and hem. Chart reading and some basic sewing is required. Full written instructions for the charts are included. The complete pattern is written for either 4ply fingering weight or 8ply DK weight and has been professionally tech edited to assure you of a more accurate pattern. There is option to add embroidery as you please.

If you love Australia Koalas, this will be a lovely addition to your wardrobe or as a gift. It is a unisex pattern with optional short rows for women. Great for advanced beginners or a quick knit if you are more experienced. See the bottom of this page for an article link on my website giving you more information about this pattern and my other koala patterns for babies and children. Why not make them for the whole family!

Sizes

32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)

Gauge for 10cm x 10cm

4ply version Stocking stitch 28 sts x 36 rows

8ply version Stocking stitch 22 sts x 32 rows

Yarn metres

MC 4ply: 750 (850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1400, 1500)

MC 8ply: 650 (750, 850, 900, 1000, 1150, 1250, 1350)

CC: 15m white, 20m light grey, 8m mid grey, 2m dark brown for eyes and noses, 1m leaf green.

40m Lace weight white mohair (optional).

Yarn measurements are an estimate only and will vary

depending on yarn used and your personal style of knitting.

Sample worked in 4ply version Size 40 used:

Morris and Sons Estate 4ply 100% Australian wool.

MC: Colour Limelight 4038 x 6 balls

CC: Colours Willow 4063, Greystone 4050, Robot 4049, Macadamia 4003, Mouse 4008.

Fibre Arts Shed Kidsilk 2ply lace weight mohair/silk 50g 420m white.

Equipment

4ply version: 3.25mm and 2.75mm circular needles   

8ply version: 4mm and 3.25mm circular needle

Darning needle

Open lock stitch markers

Waste yarn to hold stitches not in use.

Measuring tape or ruler

You can read more about the making of all the Koala vests here: https://drummrollknitwear.com/australian-koala-vests-for-adults-babies-and-children/