This timeless vest is a must-have for almost every occasion. Knitted in a fun, yet simple ridged rib texture, it is a pretty contrast to a simple and unisex outfit. First the back is worked flat and left on hold. Then fronts are worked flat separately. Back and fronts are joined at the underarm and the body is worked seamlessly in the round to the hem. The v-neck is folded, adding an extra height to the rib. You can wear this over a dress, masculine shirt or your favourite blouse. The model in the picture is 169 cm tall and wears a size 2.

LEVEL

Intermediate (2/3)

YARN

6 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of Natural Cotton Merino Gregoria Fibers (50g = 180 yards/165 m) (70% cotton, 30% merino).

5 (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Kidsilk Lace Gregoria Fibers (25g = 230 yards/ 210 m) (73% superkid mohair, 27% silk).

The vest is worked holding two strands of yarn together (one of Kidsilk Lace and one of Natural Cotton Merino).

For the sample we used one strand of our colourway “Sand” of Kisilk Lace and one strand of our colourway “Stone” of Natural Cotton Merino.

NEEDLES

US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, cable length 32 or 40” (80 or 100 cm).

US 2.5 / 3 mm circular needles, cable length 16 or 24” (40 or 60 cm).

GAUGE

19 stitches x 25 rnds = 4” / 10 cm on US 6 (4 mm) needles.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)The vest is designed with a positive ease of approximately 1.5” (4 cm) at bust.

Finished bust circumference: 36 (38, 40, 43) (46, 48, 52, 55)” /90 (95, 101, 109) (115, 120, 130, 138) cm.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) are intended to fit a real bust circumference of about 34 (36, 38, 40) (44, 45.6 49.6, 53.6)” / 85 (90, 95, 100) (110, 114, 124, 134) cm.