Raureif, named after the German word for hoarfrost, takes its inspiration from frost-covered conifer branches. The interplay of vertical tree trunks and horizontal branches is reflected in the textured fabric and carefully placed details. Worked in mock rib, the vest features a structured surface without the bulk of brioche, while lifted increases, a delicate lateral braid and short-row shaping add refinement to the simple silhouette. Ribbed edgings complete the design. 

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 4” / 10 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 36 (39.25, 42.75, 46, 50.25) (53, 57.50, 60, 63.75, 66.25)“ / 91.5 (100, 108.5, 117, 127.5) (134.5, 146.5, 152.5, 162, 168.5) cm.

Total Length from Middle of Back Neck to Hem: 21.75 (21.75, 21.75, 21.75, 23.25) (23.25, 23.25, 24.75, 24.75, 24.75)“ / 55 (55, 55, 55, 59) (59, 59, 63, 63, 63) cm.

Armhole Depth (minus edging): 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 9.75) (10.25, 10.75, 11, 11.5, 11.5)“ / 21 (22, 23, 24, 25) (26, 27, 28, 29, 29) cm.

Front Neck Depth (minus edging): 4” / 10 cm.

Back Neck Width: 6.5 (6.5, 7.25, 7.25, 7.25) (7.75, 9, 9, 9.5, 10.25)“ / 16.5 (16.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5) (19.5, 23, 23, 24, 26) cm.

Back Width (minus edging): 13 (14, 14.75, 15.5, 16.25) (16.75, 18, 18.75, 20, 21)“ / 33 (35.5, 37.5, 39.5, 41.5) (42.5, 46, 48, 51, 53) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Le Fluff by PRU Yarns (51% baby alpaca, 49% Pima cotton, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), in the colourway Avocado Pinto. 

Or approx. 600 (645, 700, 755, 875) (950, 1030, 1180, 1280, 1520) yds / 550 (590, 640, 690, 800) (870, 940, 1080, 1170, 1390) m of DK- to worsted-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Luftikus by Kiez Garn, Soft by Isager or Fluff by The Wandering Flock.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm and at least 32” / 80 cm needles (for neck and body ribbing), US 6 / 4 mm at least 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for body) plus a spare needle in the same size.

Notions: US G / 4 mm crochet hook for the CO, 7 buttons with approx. 0.5” / 1.5 cm diameter, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
19 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Mock Rib St, after blocking.

16 sts x 32 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, after blocking.

NOTES
This buttoned vest begins with the cast-on for the back. A few German Short Rows form the shoulder slopes and the back is worked top down to the underarms with increases to shape the armholes. The fronts are worked separately, with a built-in ribbed front band and buttonholes on the right front. The neck is shaped with increases. When the underarms are reached, back and fronts are joined and the vest is worked down to the 1 x 1 Rib hem. The lateral braid and the shaped ribbing are repeated at the neck. The armholes are finished with a lateral braid and ribbed edgings that are shaped with short rows.