Heidiʼs summer vest is worked seamlessly top down. You start using German short rows to shape the back into a trapezoid for a flattering shoulder fit. Increases are worked for the armholes and then the stitches are put on hold while you pick up and knit stitches for the front panels. German short rows are used again to guide the front panels in a straight direction. Then increases are worked for the neckline and armholes. Once both front panels are complete, they are joined with the back, underarm stitches are cast on, and the body is worked flat to your desired length. The top is finished with crochet edging all around and i-cord ties.

Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7.
Bust size: 80 (85) 90 (95) 100 (105) 110 cm / 31.5 (33.5) 35 (37.5) 39 (41) 43 in.

Finished garment measurements
Bust circumference: 88.5 (93.5) 99 (102.5) 107.5 (112.5) 117 cm /
35 (37) 39 (40.5) 42.5 (44.5) 46 in.
Positive Ease: 2.5 - 9 cm / 1 - 3.5 in.

Gauge
In stockinette stitch using 4 mm needles: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 in. The gauge swatch is wet blocked and measured lying flat. If you are unable to meet gauge, adjust your needle size accordingly.

Needles
4 mm(US 6) / 60-100 cm (24 - 40 in) circular needles.

Materials
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350g Sandnes Garn Line (Worsted 9 wpi: 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen).

Or

200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350g Drops Belle (DK 11 wpi: 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen).

Other materials
4 mm crochet hook, 5 mm needles (US 8) for binding off, stitch markers, tape measure, scissors and tapestry needle.

Blue sample is knit in size 2 knitted up with Drops Belle in colour Marine blue.

Pink sample is knit in size 2 knitted up with Katia Concept Cotton Yak in colour 132 (Sizing down to 3.5 mm needles to meet gauge).