The Soitellen sotahan vest is worked from the hem upwards. The vest features stranded colorwork and an asymmetrical cable.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
The vest has a relaxed fit. Choose a size with approximately 5 cm / 2 in of positive ease compared to your bust circumference.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 31.5 (36, 40.5, 45, 49.5) (54, 58.5, 63, 67.5) in / 80 (91.5, 103, 114.5, 125.5) (137, 148.5, 160, 171.5) cm
Body length:
11.75 (12.25, 12.5, 13, 13) (13.5, 13.75, 14.25, 15) in / 30 (31, 32, 33, 33) (34, 35, 36, 38) cm

YARN
Rauma Garn Vams (100% Norwegian wool, 50 g = 91 yds/ 83 m).
Sample shown in colors Reinlav Melert 306 (MC), Mosegron Melert 406 (CC1), and Myr Melert 307 (CC2).
Suitable substitutes include any soft or lightly spun worsted or aran weight yarn that meets the gauge.
Good alternatives include Vuonue Unelma or Ístex Álafosslopi.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
MC: 330 (361, 373, 398, 441) (462, 486, 505, 531) yds / 302 (330, 341, 364, 403) (422, 444, 462, 485) m
CC1:
33 (35, 38, 42, 45) (48, 52, 57, 62) yds / 30 (32, 35, 38, 41) (44, 48, 52, 57) m
CC2:
7 (8, 9, 9, 10) (11, 13, 15, 17) yds / 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 12, 14, 16) m

If using Vams yarn, you will need:
MC: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 6) balls
CC (each color): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) ball

NEEDLES
5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles (32–40 in/ 80–100 cm) for ribbing
6 mm (US 10) circular needles (32–40 in/ 80–100 cm) for stockinette and colorwork
5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles (16 in/ 40 cm) for finishing armholes and neckline
Or size needed to obtain gauge

OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch markers, scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle

GAUGE
14 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 6 mm needles after blocking