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Dorotea is a seamless, top-down knitted vest featuring a classic crew neck. Its standout feature is a decorative colorwork motif that adds a touch of color and personality to this versatile, easy-to-style piece.

Sizes: (XS, S, M, L-XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL). The model is wearing size M with 5 cm / 2” of positive ease.

Finished Garment Measurements: Approx. (78, 89, 100, 111) (122, 133.5, 144.5) cm / (31.25, 35.5, 40, 44.5) (48.75, 53.5, 57.75) ” bust circumference.

Recommended Ease: Approx. 5-15 cm / 2-6 “ of positive ease.

How to Choose Your Size: Measure your bust circumference with a measuring tape. Add your desired amount of ease to your actual bust measurement (you can use the recommended ease range as a guide). Choose the finished garment measurement that is closest to this number.

Gauge: 18 sts x 30 rows/rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 “ with the main needles in stockinette stitch, worked both flat and in the round, after blocking.

Suggested Needles
Main Fabric: 5 mm / 80 cm US 8 / 32” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Finishing: 4.5 mm / 80 cm US 7 / 32” circular needles, or 0.5 mm smaller than the main needles.

Armholes and neckline: 4.5 mm double-pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences (such as short circular needles or long circular needles for Magic Loop).

Yarn and Yardage:
Yarn used for the sample: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, Worsted weight (250 m, 100 g; 273 yd, 3.5 oz; 100% wool).

Main Color (MC)
Meters: (370 440, 500, 570) (660, 750, 840) m
Yards: (405 480, 545, 625) (720, 820, 920) yds
Skeins: (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4)

Contrast Color (CC)
Meters: (80, 90, 105, 120) (140, 155, 175) m
Yards: (85, 100, 115, 130) (155, 170, 190) yds
Skein: 1

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Sizes: (XS, S, M, L-XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

a. Bust circ.

• cm: (78, 89, 100, 111) (122, 133.5, 144.5)
• in: (31.25, 35.5, 40, 44.5) (48.75, 53.5, 57.75)

b. Neck circ.

• cm: (44.5, 44.5, 44.5, 46.5) (50, 50, 50)
• in: (17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 18.5) (20, 20, 20)

c. Back

• cm: (36, 38.5, 40.5, 43) (45, 45, 47)
• in: (14.5, 15.5, 16.25, 17.25) (18, 18, 18.75)

d. Armhole

• cm: (23.5, 25, 26, 28) (31, 33.5, 35)
• in: (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11.25) (12.5, 13.5, 14)

e. Length from underarm

• cm: (31.5, 31.5, 31.5, 31.5) (31.5, 31.5, 31.5)
• in: (12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5)

f. Total length

• cm: (55, 56.5, 57.5, 59.5) (62.5, 65, 66.5)
• in: (22, 22.5, 23, 23.75) (25, 26, 26.5)

Español

Dorotea es un chaleco tejido de arriba hacia abajo, sin costuras y con cuello redondo. Su protagonista es un adorno de colorwork aportando color y estilo a una prenda versátil y fácil de combinar.

Tallas: (XS, S, M, L-XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL). La modelo viste la talla M con 5 cm / 2” de holgura positiva.

Medidas de la Prenda Terminada: (78, 89, 100, 111) (122, 133.5, 144.5) cm / (31.25, 35.5, 40, 44.5) (48.75, 53.5, 57.75) ” de circunferencia de busto aprox.

Holgura Recomendada: aprox. 5-15 cm / 2-6 “ de holgura positiva.

Cómo elegir tu talla: Mide tu circunferencia de busto con una cinta métrica. A la medida real de tu busto, súmale la holgura que deseas para tu prenda (puedes guiarte por el rango de holgura recomendada). Busca la medida de la prenda terminada que más se aproxime.

Muestra de Tensión: 18 puntos x 30 vueltas = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 “ con las agujas principales en punto jersey tejido en plano y en circular, después de bloquear.

Agujas Sugeridas
Tejido principal: Agujas circulares de 5 mm / 80 cm US 8 / 32” o el tamaño de aguja necesario para obtener la tensión correcta.

Terminaciones: Agujas circulares de 4.5 mm / 80 cm US 7 / 32” o 0.5 mm más pequeñas que las agujas principales.

Mangas y escote: Agujas de doble punta de 4.5 mm o utiliza tus agujas preferidas para circunferencias pequeñas (como agujas cortas o largas para Magic Loop).

Hilado y Metraje:
Hilado usado en la muestra: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, grosor Worsted (250 m, 100 g; 273 yd, 3.5 oz; 100% lana).

Color Principal (CP)
Metros: (370 440, 500, 570) (660, 750, 840) m
Yardas: (405 480, 545, 625) (720, 820, 920) yds
Ovillos: (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4)

Color Contraste (CC)
Metros: (80, 90, 105, 120) (140, 155, 175) m
Yardas: (85, 100, 115, 130) (155, 170, 190) yds
Ovillos: 1

MEDIDAS APROXIMADAS DE LA PRENDA TERMINADA

Tallas: (XS, S, M, L-XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

a. Circunferencia de pecho

• cm: (78, 89, 100, 111) (122, 133.5, 144.5)
• in: (31.25, 35.5, 40, 44.5) (48.75, 53.5, 57.75)

b. Circunferencia de cuello

• cm: (44.5, 44.5, 44.5, 46.5) (50, 50, 50)
• in: (17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 18.5) (20, 20, 20)

c. Espalda

• cm: (36, 38.5, 40.5, 43) (45, 45, 47)
• in: (14.5, 15.5, 16.25, 17.25) (18, 18, 18.75)

d. Sisa

• cm: (23.5, 25, 26, 28) (31, 33.5, 35)
• in: (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11.25) (12.5, 13.5, 14)

e. Largo desde la axila

• cm: (31.5, 31.5, 31.5, 31.5) (31.5, 31.5, 31.5)
• in: (12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5)

f. Largo total

• cm: (55, 56.5, 57.5, 59.5) (62.5, 65, 66.5)

• in: (22, 22.5, 23, 23.75) (25, 26, 26.5)