Note: This pattern is free with a project kit purchase.

With the same eye-catching braided detailing as the original Melrose cardigan (and Melrose Hat), the Melrose Vest has an easy fit and V-neckline that’s great for layering over dresses or button-up shirts—and perfectly lovely when worn alone.

Construction
Vest is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together. Neckband is worked flat from picked-up stitches. Armbands are worked circularly from picked-up stitches.

Sizes
38½ (43, 47¼, 51¾, 56, 60¼, 64¾, 69)“ / 98 (109, 120, 131.5, 142, 153, 164.5, 175.5) cm finished chest circumference

40¾ (45, 49½, 53¾, 58¼, 62½, 67, 71¼)“ / 103.5 (114.5, 125.5, 136.5, 148, 159, 170, 181) cm finished hip circumference

Model wearing size 43” / 109 cm with + 9” / 23 cm ease in chest and  + 9” / 23 cm ease in hips

Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 1
50% baby cashmere, 50% baby yak
149.8 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein

6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins
805 (895, 1005, 1045, 1180, 1195, 1335, 1385) yards
736 (818, 919, 956, 1079, 1093, 1221, 1266) meters

Sample photographed in color Marble Tweed

Gauge
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Ribbing)
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Needle C (for Neckband)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 3 / 3.25 mm

Other Materials
Waste yarn or stitch holder, spare 24” / 60 cm circular needle (size US 0–1 / 2.0–2.25 mm), stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5