Aran Waistcoat by Pat Menchini

Aran Waistcoat

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in measured over stocking-stitch using 5 mm needless
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
984 - 1312 yards (900 - 1200 m)
To fit chest: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) inches
English
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This gorgeous, timeless design is perfect for women or men. The traditional aran panel is framed by vertical twist stitches, and this is set against a background of double moss-stitch. Worked bottom up and with full written instructions given.

To fit chest:
30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) ins

Actual chest, approx.:
37 (40, 43¼, 47¼, 50¼, 53½) ins

Length to shoulder shaping (adjustable):
21¼ (22, 22½, 23, 23½, 24) ins

Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100 metres/109 yards per 50g ball)
9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 12) x 50g balls ins shade 075