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This vest is uniquely constructed from bottom up, with both flat and in-the-round knitting. It is intended to be worn with approximately 3-5” of positive ease.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Circumference at Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)” 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 122) (132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm
Maria has a chest circumference of 54” / 137 cm and wears a size 3 with 12” / 30cm negative ease.
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch on size 3.75mm (US 5) needles
Yarn: Heavy fingering/sport (MC) & sport (CC)
TKL Lush Heavy fingering/Sport (185m/202yds – 50g) | 65% Baby Alpaca / 20% Merino / 15% Silk
Colour: Cotton Candy used in sample
Number of skeins: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5)
344 (404, 457, 519, 573) (648, 719, 794, 881) yds. 315(369, 418, 475, 524) (593, 657, 726, 806) m.
TKL Starlight Sport (288m/316yds – 100g) | 80% Super wash Shaniko Wool, 20% Stellina
Colour: Cotton Candy used in sample
Number of skeins: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1)
143 (158, 173, 189, 198) (214, 220, 245, 261) yds.131 (144, 158, 173, 181) (196, 209, 224, 239) m.
Needles:
· 3.25mm (US 3): 24”/60cm and 40”/100cm circular needles (referred to as smaller
needle)
· 3.75mm (US 5): 24”/60cm and 40”/100cm circular needles (referred to as larger
needle)
Tools/Accessories:
· Stitch holders or waste yarn (You will need 5 stitch holders total)
· Stitch markers
· Tapestry Needle
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- First published: February 2026
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