The Gingham Sweater Vest is worked top down with an all-over gingham colourwork pattern. The vest is completed with ribbing at armholes, neck edge, and bottom with optional split hem.

Sizes:

Bust: (80, 91, 99), (110.5, 118, 129.5), (141, 152, 160)
Length: (46, 49, 53), (53, 55, 59), (62, 65, 66)

The measurements above are of the finished garment. For a fitted look (as in the pink sample) choose a size with up to +5cm ease. For an oversized look choose a size with closer to +20cm ease and knit a slightly longer body.

Gauge: 21 st and 20 rows in 10cm in stockinette st on 3.5mm needles flat and in the round.

Yarn: Single strand of DK weight yarn or one strand of fingering weight held double with a strand of mohair (note in this case you will require the following meterage for each strand)

Main colour: (310, 340, 380), (420, 460, 500), (560, 610, 680)m,

Contrast colour: (200, 225, 250), (275, 300, 330), (400, 430, 460)m

This pattern is written using metric system measurements only.

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