Koala Mama – Men’s or Women’s Adult Australian Vest Knitting Pattern

Step out as a proud Aussie in this loose fitting, casual adult Australian vest. The pattern bust or chest circumference covers sizes 96-166 cm. (approximately 32-60 inches). There is an option for short rows to add for women’s bust. For maximum versatility, choose between either a fingering weight or DK weight yarn version depending on the season. Also, the chart is easy to follow and there are full written chart instructions as well.

The front and back are knitted flat, back and forth separately, which makes working the koala parent and baby picture on the front nice and easy. Side seams and shoulders are sewn together. Then, bindings for armholes and the neck are added last. The “Koala Mama” adult Australian vest is ideal if you are Advanced Beginner level.

What you’ll need

MC: fingering weight yarn 740-1500 metres or DK weight yarn 650-1350 metres. Detailed metrage is in the pattern.
CC: For the koala image, approximately 10-20 metres each of cream, light grey and mid grey.
For leaf, eyes and nose, 2-3 metres each of green and dark brown
40 metres of white or cream mohair to make the fur fluffy!

Needles: 2.75mm and 3.25mm needles for fingering weight version
3.25mm and 4mm needles for DK weight version. Cables to be long enough for the width of the garment.
Double Pointed Needles or a small circular in the smaller size needle for armhole and neck bindings.
Darning needle, small scissors
Measuring tape
Open lock stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches not in use

There are options in each pattern for how to place the image on the front. 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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