This mosaic vest is worked bottom up in the round until the armholes. The mosaic pattern is a staggered leaf 12-stitch repeat. The hem, armholes, and collar are worked in garter stitch. Instructions for the mosaic pattern are both written and charted.

Weight of Yarn: DK, light worsted

Required: 2 contrasting colors for the mosaic pattern

Skills: Knitting in the round, reading a chart, picking up stitches

Gauge in mosaic pattern with body needle: 22 sts/44 rows per 4”/10 cm. Suggested swatch 50 sts and 34 rows. Two 16-row (32 rows) mosaic pattern = 2.75” / 7 cm. Take time to check your gauge. Check gauge before and after washing and blocking. It will change!

Good Karma DK yarn. 60/40 Wool/Alpaca, DK weight, colors shown are Hi Ho & Lightning Strikes, 300 yds (274 m) per skein/144 gm.
Sizes 1-4: 2 skeins of EACH color (900-1,200 yds)
Sizes 5-7: 3 skeins of EACH color (1,300-1,800 yds)
Sizes 8-9: 4 skeins of EACH color (1,850-2,400 yds)

Hem, collar, and armhole finishing is done in garter stitch.