Diamond Vest by Jennie Atkinson

Diamond Vest

Knitting
September 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
625 - 1148 yards (572 - 1050 m)
32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 inches
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Slightly wider at the chest for waist-shaping, this body-skimming vest features a beaded diamond design in the center of the front. The classic combination of stockinette stitch and ribbing create a wardrobe staple that can be worn for office daywear and an evening dinner.

Finished chest width dimensions:
40.5: 42: 44: 47.5: 50: 52.5: 56: 58.5 cm
16: 16½: 17½: 18½: 19½: 20½: 22: 23 inches

Yarn information:
Rowan Truesilk version photographed in Joy 338
4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7 skeins
656, 820, 820, 820, 984, 984, 984, 1148 yards

Rowan Cotton Glace version photographed in Ultramarine 851
5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9 skeins
625, 750, 750, 875, 875, 1000, 1000, 1125 yards

Beads required (same for both pullover versions):

  • QTY (1) pack of Swarovski Black Diamond Selection (art no 9825101-00014) containing 25 x 8mm faceted crystal beads
  • Note: You will need all 25 beads.
  • As this design places the beads using a crochet hook, you do NOT need to thread beads onto yarn.