This vest came from a gap in my wardrobe, and I don’t think there is ever a better reason to knit something than when you are searching online to buy one. I love stripes, I love button throughs, I couldn’t find what I wanted so I made it. It has the most beautiful stripe layout, making it an incredibly engaging knit with so many colour combos available! It is worked top down with shaped shoulders, boxy fit, with the stripes running seamlessly over the button band. It is a timeless summer staple that can be worn as a top and pairs perfectly with jeans, shorts or skirts.

Level: Intermediate
Written in English

Construction Overview: Top down, worked flat
Ease: +8.5cm (+3.25”) to +15.5cm (+6”)

Sizes to fit chest
1 - 28-30”
2 - 32-34”
3 - 36-38”
4 - 40-42”
5 - 44-46”
6 - 48-50”
7 - 52-54”
8 - 56-58”
9 - 60-62”

Please note size 8+9 have not been tested. I have no reason to think there’s any errors but if you find some please let me know. If you want to test this size drop me a message!

Garment Chest Circumerence
1 - 86cm (34”)
2 - 95cm (37.5”)
3 - 106cm (42”)
4 - 115cm (45.5”)
5 - 126cm (49.75”)
6 - 137cm (54.25”)
7 - 146cm (57.75”)
8 - 157cm (62”)
9 - 166cm (65.5”)

Yarn
Drops Paris Cotton Aran 50g = 75m
C1: 4, 5, 5 (6, 6, 7) 7, 8, 8 balls (powder blue)
C2: 3, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 6 balls (Vanilla)
C3: 1, 2, 2 (2, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 balls (Wasabi)

Alternatives:
Yarn and Colours - Gentle
We Love Yarn - Recycled Cotton
DMC - Natura Just Cotton Medium

Gauge = 10cm (4”) x 10cm (4”)
18 sts x 25 rows - stockinette stitch flat, 4mm (US 6) needles, blocked

Tools
4mm (US 6) 40cm + 80cm circular needles or straight needles
3mm (US 2.5) 40cm + 80cm circular needles (ideally interchangeable)
Tape measure
Stitch markers
Cable stoppers
Sewing/tapestry needle
9, 9, 9 (9, 10, 10) 10, 10, 11 Buttons 22-26 Ligne (14-16.5mm)
Needle + thread for sewing buttons

If you plan to lengthen or shorten you may need
more/less buttons

These are just suggested needle sizes you may need to change sizes if you knit tighter/looser.

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