Koala Kid vest Knitting Pattern For Boys and Girls

Delight your favourite child with our “Koala Kid” vest knitting pattern. It’s perfect for ages 4-14 featuring an adorable Australian koala perched on a tree branch. The pattern is written in two yarn options — fingering or DK weight — so you can make it for mid season or winter. Our easy-to-follow pattern is perfect for knitters with Advanced Beginner skill level and makes a unique gift.

You’ll enjoy making this vest. It’s great for either boys or girls. The sleeveless vest is knitted back and forth in stocking stitch so, it’s easy to work one piece at a time. Then, the side seams and shoulders are sewn with bindings for the neck and armholes added last. Some basic chart reading is required. However, there are full written instructions for the charts included as well.

What you’ll need

MC in fingering weight 350-750 metres or
MC in DK weight 300-600 metres
20-40m each of colours brown (tree trunk), cream, light grey, mid grey and black for the claws.
35m white mohair to make the fur extra fluffy!

Needles 3.25mm for fingering weight or 4mm for DK weight with a cable length to suit the width of the garment.
2.75mm for fingering weight or 3.25mm for DK weight Double pointed needles (DPNs) or short cable for the bindings
Darning needle
Open lock stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches not in use
Measuring tape or ruler
Small scissors

The pattern has been checked by the Technical Editor to ensure minimal errors. If you need help while working the pattern, contact me.

Read more about this pattern here: https://drummrollknitwear.com/koala-vest-knitting-patterns/

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