This super cute V neck all over lace vest is the ultimate layering staple. Super light, airy and fluffy and made in baby suri, makes for the softest piece in your wardrobe. Fastened together with two little ties on either side, giving you the flexibility to tighten and loosen the design as your body and outfit changes. It’s slightly oversized and boxy creating the softest drape and hang on your body. If you are looking for a project to concentrate on and stop your brain thinking about life, this is the perfect project to escape your troubles and take you into a knitting bubble.

Level: Intermediate
Written in English

Construction Overview: Bottom up, worked flat

Sizes to fit chest
1 - 28-30”
2 - 32-34”
3 - 36-38”
4 - 40-42”
5 - 44-46”
6 - 48-50”
7 - 52-54”
8 - 56-58”

Please note sizes 7+8 have not been tested. I have no reason to think there’s any errors but if you find some please let me know. If you want to test this size drop me a message!

Yarn
Melted Baby Suri Sport Weight 50g = 175m
3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) Balls
450 (505) 560 (600) 670 (700) 770 (840) metres

Or

Drops Brushed alpaca silk 25g = 140m
4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (7) Balls
500 (550) 600 (640) 710 (760) 820 (900) metres

Alternative yarn for Drops brushed alpaca silk:
Fyberspates - Cumulus
Skein Queen - Cloudgazee
Rico Design - Essentials baby alpaca silk

Gauge = 10cm (4”) x 10cm (4”)
12 sts 17rws - lace stitch 6.5mm needles blocked (yarn held double)
13 sts 18rws - lace stitch 6.5mm needles unblocked (yarn held double)

Tools
6.5mm 60/80cm circular or straight needle
6.5mm 40cm circular needles
Tape measure
Stitch markers
Sewing needle

These are just suggested needle sizes you may need to change sizes if you knit tighter/looser.

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