Bold, modern, and endlessly wearable, the Strange Brew Vest is a
fresh take on a classic layering piece. Knit in my favorite chartreuse-y shade of Magpie Fibers Quartet Worsted, this vest features a rich seed stitch texture that feels both timeless and cool. Wear it solo for a statement look, or layer it over a long-sleeved shirt for effortless versatility. The Strange Brew Vest is worked bottom-up in the round, then knit flat from the underarms and joined at the shoulders for a clean finish. Fun to knit and easy to style, it’s a piece you’ll reach for again and again – make one in your own favorite shade.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
TO FIT BUST MEASUREMENT:
36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)”
92 (102, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152, 162, 173) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70)”
96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178) cm
(Written with 2 in / 5 cm positive ease – size up for a looser fit)

YARN & YARN REQUIREMENTS
Magpie Fibers Quartet Worsted
100% superfine SW Merino wool
210 yards (192 m) / 100 g
5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 9) skeins
880 (985, 1103, 1214, 1329) (1460, 1580, 1701, 1846) yds / 804
(900, 1008, 1110, 1214) (1335, 1445, 1555, 1688) m

NEEDLES
Note: Adjust your needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.
US 6 (4 mm) 24-36 inch circular needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) 24-36 inch circular needles (or size needed to
obtain gauge)
US 6 (4 mm) 8 inch DPN or 16 inch circular needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) 8 inch DPN or 16 inch circular needles

GAUGE
16 sts x 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Seed Stitch, worked flat or in the round, using US 7 (4.5mm) needles

NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle

STITCH PATTERNS
1x1 Rib
All Rnds: K1, p1; rep from to end.
Seed Stitch (worked flat)
Row 1: K1, p1; rep from to end of row.
Row 2: P1, k1; rep from to end of row.
Rep Rows 1 and 2.

Seed Stitch (worked in the round)
Rnd 1: K1, p1; rep from to end of row.
Rnd 2: P1, k1; rep from to end of row.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2