Fireworks Buttoned Vest by Australian Women's Weekly

Fireworks Buttoned Vest

Knitting
July 1972
DK (11 wpi) ?
11.5 stitches = 2 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
627 - 741 yards (573 - 678 m)
32", 34", 36" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

Fireworks burst on the scene. Create your own pyrotechnic show with these new knits, specially designed for us to introduce the dazzling, multi-colored yarn. A new process provides five distinct colors in one thread.

Classic, button-down -the-front look of this sleeveless vest soars into young fashion with deep, scooped neckline to take a tie. Knitting is in plain stocking stitch.

Materials: 8 (9, 10) balls main color, 3 balls contrast. Patons Totem (1 oz. balls); 1 pair each Nos. 8 and 10 Disc knitting needles; 2 stitch-holders; 11 (11, 12) buttons.

Measurements: To fit bust 32 (34. 36) in.; actual 34 (36, 38) in.; length. 23 (23½, 24) in.

Tension: 11½ sts. to 2 in. over st-st.