Oversized Vest with Asymmetrical Front by Deborah Newton

Oversized Vest with Asymmetrical Front

Knitting
June 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in textured pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
900 - 1650 yards (823 - 1509 m)
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
English
This pattern is available for free.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL), to fit bust 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)”

Sample is shown in size Small. Vest has oversized fit, with approx 7-10” ease. To size down for a closer fit, refer to vest measurements.

Materials:
Cascade Yarns® 220 Superwash® Aran;
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100 g (3.5 oz) / 150 yds (137.5 m)
6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins Color #219 Moon Rock
US 8 (5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles, 24” long, or size to obtain gauge.
US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needle, 16” long.
US 8 (5 mm) and US 9 ( 5.5 mm) straight knitting needles (optional)
Two xxtra circular needles for holder, size 6 or 7, 24” long
Yarn needle
4 buttons, 1” wide

Finished Measurements:
Finished bust measurement, includes buttonband: 41 (46, 49.5, 53, 57.5, 61.5)”
Length, from shoulder: 23 (23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5)”

Gauge:
20 sts x 24 rows = 4” (10 cm), after wet blocking, in Textured Pattern using size 9 needle.