Découverte by Julie Hoover

Découverte

Knitting
July 2011
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1200 - 2575 yards (1097 - 2355 m)
16¼ (17¾, 19¼, 20¾, 22¼, 23¾, 25¼, 26¾, 28¼, 29¾, 31¼)" / 41.5 (45, 49, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64, 68, 72, 75.5, 79.5) cm back width
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Worn over a favorite tank in warm weather or with a cozy sweater in cold, this draped collar vest will be a chic addition to your everyday wardrobe. The relaxed shape has a flattering fit and keeps you just a little bit warmer when you need it. Can be styled with a pin or belt as well, whatever fits your personal taste.

Construction
Garment is worked from the bottom-up in pieces.

Sizes
16¼ (17¾, 19¼, 20¾, 22¼, 23¾, 25¼, 26¾, 28¼, 29¾, 31¼)“ / 41.5 (45, 49, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64, 68, 72, 75.5, 79.5) cm back width (measured across back to center of each underarm)

Sized to fit 32-34 (35-37, 38-40, 41-43, 44-46, 47-49, 50-52, 53-55, 56-58, 59-61, 62-64)“ / 81.5-86.5 (89-94, 96.5-101.5, 104-109, 112-117, 119.5-124.5, 127-132, 134.5-139.5, 142-147.5, 150-155, 157.5-162.5) cm actual bust measurement

Sample shown is size 19¼“ / 49 cm on model with 39” / 99 cm bust

Yarn
Sunday Knits Nirvana
90% finest merino, 10% premium cashmere
245 yards / 225 meters per 50g skein

5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins
1200 (1330, 1505, 1615, 1805, 1950, 2080, 2190, 2350, 2450, 2575) yards / 1100 (1220, 1385, 1485, 1655, 1795, 1910, 2010, 2160, 2250, 2365) meters

Sample shown in color Charcoal

Gauge
24 stitches & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Needles
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles
US 6 / 4 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Other Materials
Stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, T-pins and blocking wires (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5