The Beatrix vest features an all-over textured pattern that is intuitive and pleasant to knit. The vest can be worn by itself or together with the Potter cowl, which features the same twist stitch pattern.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

To fit: 71–76 (81–86, 92–97, 102–107, 112–117) (122–127, 132–137, 142–147, 152–157) cm / 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46) (48–50, 52–54, 56–58, 60–62) in

Recommended ease: 2.5–5 cm / 1–2 in of positive ease. For a more tightly fitting style, opt for the ‘to fit’ size below your chest circumference.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 71 (82, 92.5, 103, 110) (121, 131.5, 142, 153) cm / 28.5 (32.75, 37, 41.25, 44) (48.5, 52.5, 56.75, 61.25) in
Length to underarm: 22.5 cm / 9 in
Armhole depth: 22 (23.5, 26, 26, 27.5) (27.5, 27.5, 28.5, 28.5) cm / 8.75 (9.5, 10.5, 10.5, 11) (11, 11, 11.5, 11.5) in
Finished length: 44.5 (46, 48.5, 48.5, 50) (50, 50, 51, 51) cm / 17.75 (18.5, 19.5, 19.5, 20) (20, 20, 20.5, 20.5)  in
Cross back: 26 (29, 35, 38, 40.5) (46.5, 49.5, 55.5, 58) cm / 10.5 (11.5, 14, 15.25, 16.25) (18.5, 19.75, 22.25, 23.25) in
Back neck width: 13.5 (17, 17, 17, 17) (17, 20.5, 20.5, 24) cm / 5.5 (6.75, 6.75, 6.75, 6.75) (6.75, 8.25, 8.25, 9) in

Samples shown in size 3 worn with 2.5 cm / 1 in positive ease (on Ruth) and with 7.5 cm / 3 in negative ease (on Susan).

YARN
Susan Crawford Barn, 100% British wool, a unique blend of Jacob, white Shetland and black Shetland, DK weight (225 m / 246 yds per 100 g skein approx)
3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins, shade Puddle (grey) or Plum Jam (deep pink)

Or heavy DK-weight yarn as follows:
529 (628, 720, 799, 869) (952, 1030, 1144, 1230) m / 579 (687, 788, 874, 951) (1041, 1127, 1251, 1346) yds

GAUGE
22.5 sts and 27.5 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in over stitch pattern worked in the round, after blocking.

We obtained this gauge using 4 mm needles.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Small Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needle (80–100 cm / 30–40 in), 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needle (30–40 cm / 12–16 in)
Large Needles: 4 mm (US 6) circular needle (80–100 cm / 30–40 in)

NOTIONS
Waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors