Veronica Vest by Joann Rogers

Veronica Vest

Knitting
March 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in St st with MC; 28 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Twisted Rib with MC.
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1224 - 1791 yards (1119 - 1638 m)
31 (33½, 38, 41½, 45)" lower edge circumference (unstretched). Vest shown measures 31".
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Or get the whole issue here!

Joann Rogers

With its unconventional shape and construction, this vest is as interesting to knit as it is to wear. The faux fur collar is designed to lie flat along the vest’s front and back for a streamlined mod look.

Finished Size 31 (33½, 38, 41½, 45)“ lower edge circumference (unstretched). Vest shown measures 31”.

Yarn Berroco Flicker (87% baby alpaca, 8% acrylic, 5% other fibers; 189 yd 175 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #3307 Rothbart (MC), 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Berroco Marmot (100% nylon; 93 yd 85 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #3710 opal (CC), 3 balls.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st with MC; 28 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Twisted Rib with MC.