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Difficulty: Intermediate

Horseshoe vest is inspired by the U-shaped metal plate that protects a horse’s hoof from wear. Garment features large horseshoe cables, bulky statement braids, double knitting trims and ribbing edge.

WORKFLOW
Horseshoe vest is worked from top down in horseshoe cable stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:
90 (96) 101 (110) 115 (122) 134 cm
35.4 (37.8) 39.8 (43.3) 45.3 (48) 52.8 inches

Overall Length (back top trim edge to bottom edge):
50 (52) 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm
19.6 (20.5) 21.3 (22) 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5 mm US 8 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
8 mm crochet hook - for decorative braids

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In horseshoe cable stitch using 5 mm US 8 needles
25 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The vest is intended for classic regular vest fit. It is recommended to wear with approx. more or less 5 cm 2 inches of ease which gives it a comfortable wear over a t-shirt. This means it is designed to be about 5 cm 2 inches larger or smaller in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

For which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite regular fitting vests to help you find out how much positive OR negative ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size 1 with approx. 2 cm positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Main Yarn
400 (500) 500 (600) 600 (700) 700 gr.
American Made Aplaca, DK Alpaca, 100 gr. / 170 m - Fawn

Accent Braids Yarn
4 strands of leftover worsted or aran yarn held together (approx. 100 m each)

Knit the vest with 1 strand of DK Alpaca.

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of DK weight yarn