Phoenix Vest by Sandi Prosser

Phoenix Vest

Knitting
August 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1891 - 2151 yards (1729 - 1967 m)
English

Skill Level
Moderately Challenging

Sizes
Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements
Width: Approx 44 (48, 51, 53, 55) inches (including edgings)
Length: 30 (30, 31, 31, 32) inches (including edgings)

Materials

  • Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash (DK weight; 100% superwash merino wool; 130 yds/50g per skein): 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins black #1050 (A)
  • Plymouth Yarn Johanne (DK weight; 40% wool/30% mohair/30% acrylic; 327 yds/100g per skein) 3 skeins teaberry #0013 (B)
  • Size 4 (3.5mm) 16- and 32-inch circular needles
  • Size 6 (4mm) 32-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Spare circular needles for holders
  • Stitch marker

Gauge
24 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches/10cm in 2-color stranded St st with larger needle, blocked.
To save time, take time to check gauge.