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The Breakwater Beach Vest honors the gansey sweaters worn by British sailors by celebrating the beauty, craftsmanship, and utility of these traditional garments. Design details such as the generously sized cowl neck and long back ribbing with side vents provide a modern look for a classic garment.

Difficulty Intermediate

Sizes
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

Finished Measurements
33 (351/2, 393/4, 423/4, 473/4, 521/4), {56, 603/4, 64, 68}”/82.5 (89, 99.5, 107, 119.5, 130.5), {140, 152, 160, 170) cm bust circumference.
Top shown measures 351/2”/89 cm; modeled with 4”/10 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
DK weight yarn (approximate amount): 800 (860, 960, 1050, 1160, 1270), {1360, 1470, 1550, 1650) yards/728 (782, 873, 955, 1056, 1156), {1238, 1338, 1411, 1502} m.
Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool (100% wool; 107 yds/98 m in 50 g):
#301 Natural – 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13), {14, 15, 16, 17} skeins.

Needles
Size US 5/3.75 mm: 24”/60 cm circular.
Size US 4/3.5 mm: 24”/60 cm circular and 16”/40 cm circular.
Optional: one more size US 4/3.5 mm 24”/60 circular needle.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders, tapestry needle. Optional: size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook, waste yarn.

Gauge
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US 5/3.75 mm needle.
18.5 stitches and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Seed stitch on US 5/3.75 mm needle.

Notes
The front and back ribbed hems are worked separately back and forth, then joined for working the body in round from the bottom up to underarms. The upper front and back are worked separately back and forth.