1st row—Knit plain.
2nd row—Knit 2 purl 2 all the way across. Continue knitting 2 and 2 ribs for 5 inches.
To form the armholes work backward and forward on the 1st 40 stitches for two and three quarter inches. Cast off all but 12 stitches for the shoulder strap. Work 12 rows on these 12 stitches and cast off.
For back—Continue from where you divide it for the armhole for 60 stitches leaving 40 for the second front.
Work two and a quarter inches on the 60 stitches. Cast off. Make second front the same as first. Sew up on shoulders.
A pretty little crochet edge around the neck and armhole will complete this comfortable little vest.
A simple crochet edge is made by working one double crochet, * 4 chain, 1 double crochet in first chain, miss 2 stitches, 1 double crochet, repeat from * sew the two small pieces of ribbon that have been cut in half to the vest. Tie in a bow. The bows hold the little garment together.
Pine Pattern Lace.
Cast on 28 stitches and knit across plain.
1st row—Slip 1, knit 2 together, make 2, knit 2 together, knit 10, knit 2 together, make 2, knit 2 together, knit 1, make 2, knit 2 together, make 4 (thread four times round needle) knit 2 together, knit 2 together, make 2, knit 2 together.