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Tweedy V-Neck Vest

by Lion Brand Yarn

Published in

Knitting in the Fast Lane

Craft

Knitting

Category

Vest

Published

August 2001

Yarns suggested

Lion Brand Al-Pa-Ka

Yarn weight

Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi)

Gauge

13 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Needle size

US 10½ - 6.5 mm

US 9 - 5.5 mm

Yardage

1070 - 1498 yards (978 - 1370 m)

Sizes available

Men's S, M, L, XL

Here's a classic tweed vest that any man would enjoy wearing. Perfect for casual Fridays, the alpaca blend yarn adds a touch of luxury. Working with two strands of different colored yarns creates the tweed effect. Try it in your man's favorite color combinations.

Requires size 9 and 10 1/2 straight needles, 16” size 9 circular needle, stitch holders, and stitch markers.