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Florence Vest
Sizes:
(s) m (l, xl. 2xl)
Our sample is in size m. You will find this size outside the brackets.
Measurements:
Finished chest circumference: (94.3) 100 (105.7, 112.9, 120) cm / (37.1) 39.4 (41.6, 44.4, 47.2) in.
Finished length (centre back): (50.3) 52.8 (55.1, 58.5, 60.8) cm / (19.8) 20.8 (21.7, 23.0, 23.9) in.
Note: This garment is designed to be worn with 5–8 cm (2–3.1 in) of positive ease at the full bust/chest circumference.
Yarn requirements:
(730) 815 (895, 1015, 1135) mt / (796) 890 (978, 1106, 1238) yds of Sport / 2: Fine yarn (12 wpi)
Suggested yarn:
(210) 235 (260, 290, 330) g / (7.4) 8.3 (9.2, 10.2, 11.6) oz of Mistral by Manifattura Sesia (50 g = 165 m / 180 yds), or a similar yarn that meets gauge.
Needles and notions:
3 mm (US 2.5) needles for ribbing
3.5 mm (US 4) needles for body
1 tapestry needle
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Gauge:
4” x 4’’ - 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles: 28 stitches x 34 rows.
Knitting stitches used:
Stockinette Stitch
1 x 1 Rib Stitch
Decreases:
ssk (slip, slip, knit): slip two stitches knitwise, one at a time, onto the right needle. Insert the left needle into the front loops of both slipped stitches and knit them together.
k2tog (knit 2 stitches together): work two stitches together as one knit stitch, decreasing by 1 stitch.
Picking up stitches *
Vertical Invisibile seaming *
Horizontal invisible seaming *
- If you’re unfamiliar with these techniques, please watch the video tutorials before starting. Follow the provided links or scan the QR codes to access the tutorials directly on Canva—no registration required.
OVERVIEW
- Work the Back and Front separately.
- Sew the left shoulder seam, then pick up and knit stitches around the entire neckline to work the neckband.
- Sew the right shoulder seam.
- Pick up and knit stitches around the armholes to work the armhole bands.
- Finally, sew the side seams.
In case of doubt, I am more than happy to respond to any questions or resolve any concerns you might have.
Thanks for your visiting!
Veronica
Pattern and the items made from it are for your personal non-commercial use. You may not distribute or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern in part or whole without written consent.
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