A fitted version of the sweater vest – still classic and comfortable – this slim-fitting, shaped silhouette extends mid-hip in length with an extra deep V-neck. The vest looks great over long sleeves, short sleeves, or even no sleeves, for year round wear-ability. Horizontal stripes, narrow below the waist and wider above, add visual interest and fun!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55 inches
Length: 24.5, 25, 25.25, 25.5, 25.75, 26, 26 inches

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Classic Elite’s Wool Bam Boo (50% bamboo viscose, 50% wool; 118 yards per 50 gram skein); Colors: – MC (Plum): 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 skeins, or for comparable yarn, approx 395, 415, 460, 500, 545, 595, 625 yards;
– CC (Ivy): 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 skeins, or for comparable yarn, approx 250, 260, 295, 330, 365, 410, 435 yards. I always buy extra.

Needles and notions, etc.
1 pair US #5/3.75mm straight needles, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

GAUGE
20 sts/30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Level of Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

Techniques: stockinette, rib, k2tog, k2tog tbl, p2tog, p2tog tbl, blocking, stitch pick up around neckline and armholes, and seaming.

7 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, and relevant abbreviations.