The Dalsjö vest is similar to its cousin, the pullover vest, Nordansjö – both are modern and stylish with an accommodating and interesting construction. The technique will remind you of brioche and, like brioche knitting, it takes a bit of practice. However, with a light hand and the U. S. J-10 / 6 mm hook, you’ll soon finish this basic garment. It slips on just as well over a shirt or t-shirt as a dress.

YARN
Svensk Ull (Swedish Wool) (100% Swedish wool, 197 yd/180 m / 100 g)

ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS
Alpe (100% wool, 109 yd/100 m / 50 g)
Ístex Léttlopi (100% Icelandic wool, 109 yd/100 m / 50 g)
Raggi (70% superwash wool, 30% polyamide, 165 yd/151 m / 100 g)
Soft Cotton (100% cotton, 87 yd/80 m / 50 g)

GAUGE
Approx. 7 sts x 16 rows in yoslst on U. S. J-10 / 6 mm hook = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. See Stitches and Techniques below for tips on how to count rows.
Adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge if necessary.

SIZES
XS (S, M, XL, 2XL, 3 XL, 4XL)
POSITIVE EASE Approx. 4 in / 10 cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
VEST CHEST Approx. 33 (36¼, 39½, 43, 47¾, 52¾, 57½, 62½) in / 84 (92, 100, 109, 121, 134, 146, 159) cm
VEST LENGTH Approx. 19¾ (20, 20, 21, 21¼, 22, 22¾, 23¾) in / 50 (51, 51, 53, 54, 56, 58, 60) cm

YARN COLOR AND AMOUNTS
Approx. 250 (270, 300, 330, 380, 420, 470, 530) g (color 59002, Gotland Grey)

HOOK
U. S. sizes J-10 and 7 / 6 and 4.5 mm.

Notions: Tapestry needle, approx. 6-8 buttons, stitch markers