This listing is for a digital download of the Peony Vest Knitting Pattern.

The Peony Vest is worked flat from the top down in stockinette stitch, using german short rows on the back yoke to shape the shoulders. Then, stitches are picked up at the shoulders to create the right and left front panels. At the underarm, the left front panel, back yoke and right front panel are joined to form the body. The piece is then knit flat from the underarm down to the bottom hem. Ribbing is then added to the bottom hem, collar, armholes and finally the button bands.

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

To fit chest circumference: 71-76 (81-86) 91-97 (102-107) 112-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-157 cm / 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 in

Finished piece circumference: 80.8 (91.4) 100.8 (111.4) 120.8 (131.4) 140.8 (151.4) 160.8 cm / 31.8 (36) 39.7 (43.9) 47.6 (51.7) 55.4 (59.6) 63.3 in

Positive ease: 5-10cm / 2-4in

Gauge: 14 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 6mm US 10 needles after washing and blocking. Note: Row gauge is important in this pattern due to the set number of rows for the wavy front panels. For information on modifying the length, see page 16 of the pattern.

Needles:
• 6mm US 10 circular needles / 60, 80 or 100cm cables
• 4mm US 6 circular needles / 40, 60 or 80cm cables using magic loop

Materials:
Suggestion 1
• 160 (180) 200 (240) 260 (280) 320 (340) 360g Drops Lima (50g = 100m)
held with
• 70 (75) 80 (95) 100 (105) 120 (130) 140g Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (25g = 140m)

Suggestion 2
• 340 (380) 420 (500) 540 (580) 670 (710) 750 g Malabrigo Chunky (100g = 95m)

• 7 x buttons, ⌀ 15-18mm (all sizes)

Notions:
Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch wire, holder or spare piece of yarn and stitch markers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Techniques:
Long tail cast on, backwards loop cast on, cable cast on, German short rows, stockinette stitch, 1x1 rib stitch, making button holes in 1x1 rib, increasing (skl and kfb) and decreasing (k2tog and ssk) stitches, picking up stitches, switching needle sizes and Italian bind off.

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