Rugged Up Vest by Judith Avery

Rugged Up Vest

Knitting
June 2006
DK (11 wpi) ?
19.5 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in main ribbing pattern (K7, P2). Tension swatch was blocked very gently, just so purl troughs are visible.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
738 - 902 yards (675 - 825 m)
100 (106, 118)cm / 39.5 (42, 45)" chest; 71 (73, 76)cm / 28 (29, 30)" back length. Size shown: 100cm
English
This pattern is available from artwearpublications.com.au for $8.00.

From the description: Natural coloured wool and an antiqued brass zip give this vest a rugged look, while the finishing touches (Italian cast-on and cast-off edges, an I-cord along the zip) give it polish.

Notions:

  • tapestry needle,
  • open-ended zipper, 67 (69, 73)cm / 26.5 (27, 29)“ or length required
  • needle and thread for stitching up

Skills set: yf, yb, Italian cast on and cast off, provisional cast on (optional for use in Italian cast on)

Pattern is available as a download here.