Low-key by Elizabeth Smith

Low-key

Knitting
February 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in St st in the round
US 9 - 5.5 mm
570 - 1485 yards (521 - 1358 m)
34 (38.5, 42.5, 46, 50) (53.5, 57.5, 61, 65)”
English
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Low-key is a worsted-weight seamless pullover-style vest featuring a simple garter ridge stitch pattern and a hi/lo split hem. Just as it’s name suggests, it’s an easy-going piece that has simple details with a modern style.

There are 2 different length options: cropped or tunic. And there’s 2 different neck styles: crew or cowl. The yellow version is cropped with crew neck and the teal version is tunic with cowl neck (although you can mix lengths and neck styles as you like!).

PATTERN DETAILS:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Circumference:
34 (38.5, 42.5, 46, 50) (53.5, 57.5, 61, 65)”/
86 (98, 108, 117, 127) (136, 146, 155, 165) cm

Picking Your Size:
Choose a size approx 4-9”/10-23 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on desired fit. As shown:

  • The cropped version (yellow) is size 2, being worn with 5”/13 cm of positive ease at the bust, for a standard fit.
  • The tunic version (teal) is size 3, being worn with 9”/23 cm of positive ease at the bust (and 3”/8 cm of positive ease at the hips) for a more oversized fit.

Gauge: 17 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd after blocking.

Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn, shown in Rios by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino; 100g = 210 yds), in colors Frank Ochre (yellow) and Teal Feather (teal). Yardage broken out below:

  • cropped version, no cowl: 570 (635, 710, 770, 840) (915, 990, 1050, 1135) yds, 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.
  • cropped version, with cowl: 685 (755, 840, 900, 975) (1050, 1135, 1195, 1285) yds, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
  • tunic version, no cowl: 675 (755, 835, 915, 995) (1085, 1170, 1250, 1335) yds, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
  • tunic version, with cowl: 790 (875, 965, 1045, 1130) (1220, 1315, 1395, 1485) yds, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.

Needles & Other Supplies:

  • US 9/5.5 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • US 8/5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
  • For cowl version: US 9/5.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or same size used to obtain gauge.
  • 4 stitch markers (1 a different style than others).
  • 3 pieces of scrap yarn.
  • Tapestry needle to weave in ends.