This classic vest has a split hem, hanging slightly longer in the back than at the front, and elegant lines of broken rib that continue up the side of the body. Knitted seamlessly from the bottom up, this pattern comes with lots of options for making it your own, including a V-neck or scoop neck version. There are three versions of the pattern, so you may choose a 3-ply, 4-ply or DK weight yarn.

Please note that this vest is designed for wearing with a shirt or blouse underneath. If you wish to wear it as a top you may like to decrease the depth of the armholes, by working fewer rows before beginning the neck shaping.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Body Circumference:
84 (94, 101.5, 109, 117, 124.5, 132, 139.5) cm/33 (37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55) inches
Body Length to underarm:
30 cm/12 inches at front, 33 cm/13 inches at back (adjustable)
Armhole depth:
18 (19, 19.5, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22.5, 23) cm/7 (7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.25, 8.5, 8.75, 9) inches

Further measurements are shown on Schematic
Designed to be worn with 0 - 3 inches of positive ease based on high bust measurement
Model measures 88cm/35 inches at full bust, and is wearing the 84 cm/33 inch size

YARN
Blacker Yarns Samite, 3-ply (80% British Wool, 20% Ahimsa Silk, 460 m/503 yd per 100g skein)
Shown in: Wild Bee’s Hum; 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

OR

Blacker Yarns Tamar, 4-ply (100% British Wool, 350 m/ 380 yd per 100g skein)
Shown in: Valency; 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

OR

Blacker Yarns Lyonesse, DK (50% Falkland Islands Wool, 50% Linen, 110 m/119 yd per 50g ball)
Shown in: Hematite; 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls

DIFFICULTY
2 out of 5

Techniques include: knitting in the round, decreasing, short row shaping, picking up stitches, 3-Needle Bind Off

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
3mm-4mm (US 2.5-6, UK 11-8) 60 cm/24 inch or 80 cm/32 inch circular knitting needle for the body
3mm-4mm (US 2.5-6, UK 11-8) 40 cm/16 inch circular knitting needle for working the neckband and armhole ribbing
Darning needle
6 stitch markers, including two unique: one to mark beginning of round and one to mark other side
Stitch holder or length of smooth scrap yarn

GAUGE / TENSION
24 sts and 38 rows to 10 cm/4 inches measured over Stocking Stitch in 3-ply

22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm/4 inches measured over Stocking Stitch in 4-ply

20 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm/4 inches measured over Stocking Stitch in DK

Always use a needle size which results in the correct gauge after blocking