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Difficulty: Intermediate

Saddle pocket vest is inspired by the look of camping vest and technical vest. Garment features overall boxy shape, textured popcorn lace stitch, deep arm openings with statement external saddle pockets, classic ribbing trims and large buttons.

Saddle pocket vest is worked from top down in pattern stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 104 (110) 116 (120) 126 (135) 141 cm
40.9 (43.3) 45.6 (47.2) 49.6 (53.1) 55.5 inches

Overall Length (back top edge to bottom edge w/ trims):
52 (54) 55 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm
20.5 (21.3) 21.6 (22) 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
8 mm US 11 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
6 mm US 10 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY
In popcorn lace stitch using 8 mm US 11 needles
13 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In garter stitch using 6 mm US 10 needles
13 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The vest is intended for an oversized fit and recommended to wear with approx. 15 cm 5.9 inches of positive ease. Meaning it is designed to be about 15 cm 5.9 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size 1 with approx. 16 cm positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Body Yarn
400 (500) 600 (700) 800 (900) 1000 gr.
Pascuali, Nube Peruvian Wool, 100 gr. / 60 m

Pocket & Ribbing Trim Yarn
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 gr.
Aiayu, Handknit Yarn Mechera, 50 gr. / 50 m - Pure Off white

Knit the vest body with 1 strand of Nube.
Knit pockets and ribbing trims with 1 strand of Mechera.

6 -7 buttons: diam. approx. 30 mm 1.2 inches each

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn
OR 2 strands of DK to worsted yarn held togethe