Aprés Vest (Ah-prey)
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A ruching stitch created with alternating needle sizes offers a funky quilted effect in this light weight layer. It’s an easy one-piece knit with a simple snap tape closure.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS
• Blue Sky Techno (50g/120yds): 5 (6, 6, 8, 9) hanks
• Size 7 (4.5mm) 32” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 10½ (6.5mm) 32” circular needle, or 4 sizes larger than size needed to obtain gauge
• Waste yarn
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• 1 yard ¾” wide snap tape in
matching color
• Sewing needle and matching thread
Photo Shown: Fame #1970

SIZES
S (M, L, XL, 2XL)
To fit bust sizes 31–35 (35–39, 40–44, 44–48, 49–53)”
Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32¾ (37¼, 41¾, 46¼, 50¾)”, snapped
Length: 18½ (18½, 19, 22¼, 22¾)”

GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch and using smaller needle, 14 sts and 32 rows = 4”
In Stockinette stitch and using smaller needle, 20 sts = 4” measured over Rows 1-8 of Ruching Pattern.
In Stockinette stitch and using larger needle, 12 sts = 4” measured over Rows 9-14 of Ruching Pattern.
Needle size required may vary depending on color of Techno chosen, please check your gauge.