Eira means “snow” in Welsh and this twisted-stitch patterned vest is the perfect layering piece to wear on frosty, snowy, wintery days.

Finished Sizes
32 ¼ (35 ½, 37 ½, 41, 44 ½, 48) inches or 82 (90.25, 95.25, 104.25, 113, 122) cm, after blocking, buttoned, shown in 35 ½ inches (90.25 cm) size with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of positive ease

Materials
Yarn: Miss Babs Keira, Fingering weight: 100% superwash merino wool; 560 yds (512 m) per 8.3 oz (235 g) skein; Colorway: Slate;
2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins
Needles: US3 (3.25 mm) 32-inch circular needle or longer + set of DPNs or short circular needles to work three-needle bind-off and armhole bands, or size needed to achieve gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn, tapestry needle, eleven 5/8-inch buttons, sewing needle
Gauge: 30 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over Charts A and B, after blocking

Eira is part of Filament No. 5 Winter 2018. Love this pattern? Please see more designs in the Filament Ravelry Store, featuring knitting designs by Anne Podlesak and Kathleen Dames.

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