Chevron Vest by Courtney Kelley

Chevron Vest

Knitting
June 2012
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13.5 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Diagonal Rib
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
480 - 840 yards (439 - 768 m)
341⁄2 (39, 44, 481⁄2, 531⁄2)" bust circumference.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $6.50.

A simply tailored jacket featuring a crisp chevron stitch pattern. A soft, bulky yarn gives soft structure. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

FINISHED SIZE 341⁄2 (39, 44, 481⁄2, 531⁄2)“ bust circumference. Vest shown measures 341⁄2”, modeled with slight ease. Vest is meant to be worn open.
YARN The Fibre Company Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yd 109 m/31⁄2 oz 100 g): mink 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
NEEDLES Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 131⁄2 sts and 22 rows = 4” in Diagonal Rib patt.