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Avenue Waistcoat

Avenue is a feminine and flattering vest or cape. It is worked in garter stitch, back and forth, with only one color at a time. Back and fronts are worked separately - from lower edge, and joined along the shoulders. Three edge stitches for a stable finish along the borders.

Designed by Hanne Falkenberg

Language: English and German

Sizes S(M)L(XL)

Measurements
Full width of garment approx.: 112 (120) 129 (141) cm / 44 (47.25) 50.75 (55.5) inches
Length: 61 (64) 67 (69) cm / 24 (25.25) 26.5 (27.25) inches
Full width along lower edge: 96 (104) 112 (123) cm / 37.75 (41) 44 (48.5) inches

Materials
Main color A: 200(200)250(250) g / 4(4)5(5) balls Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport

Contrast color B: 200(200)200(200) g / 4(4)4(4) balls Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport

Worked with one strand throughout

Recommended circular needles two 3 mm / US 2.5 circl ndls, 80 cm / 32 inches
Two double pointed ndls 2½ or 3 mm / US 1.5 or 2.5 for the rouleau edge along the collar.

Buttons made from coconut shell, size 28-30 mm

Gauge 25 sts and 48 rows in garter stitch on 3mm / US 2.5 ndls = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure
Avenue is worked in garter stitch, back and forth, only one color at a time. Back and fronts are worked separately - from lower edge, and join along the shoulders. Three edge stitches form a stable finish along the borders. I have joined about 10 cm under each armhole, leaving long slits at each side.