Rousabout by Kristen TenDyke

Rousabout

Knitting
October 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
430 - 750 yards (393 - 686 m)
30 (33, 36½, 39½, 42½, 46, 49, 52)" (76 [84, 92.5, 100.5, 108, 117, 124.5, 132] cm) bust circumference
English
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Layer with your favorite long-sleeve top, or over something dressy, Rousabout is perfect for a bit of added warmth. This simple vest is knit seamlessly and worked from the top down, adding interest to the knitting process, and making it easy to customize. Try it on as you knit and adjust the lengh as necessary to fit your body.

Finished Measurements:
30 (33, 36½, 39½, 42½, 46, 49, 52)“ (76 84, 92.5, 100.5, 108, 117, 124.5, 132 cm) bust circumference, with 6 (6, 6½, 6½, 6½, 7, 7, 7)” (15 15, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 18, 18, 18 cm) opening in front.

Yarn:
Shown in Romney Ridge Worsted (100% Maine-grown wool; 4 oz skein = approx 250 yards / 229 m)
2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in undyed color, or approx 430 (480, 530, 580, 620, 680, 730, 750) yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn

Knitting Needles:
Size US 7 (4.5 mm): straight, 32” (80 cm) circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:
Stitch markers; tapestry needle

Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st.
Take time to save time, check your gauge.