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Vest No. 8
Vest No. 8 is a cabled v-neck vest. The style is classic with emphasis on the details.
The shoulder construction and neckline shaping are elegant and attract the eye. The fit is relaxed and the vest has enough positive ease to wear over other clothing. The vest is worked top down without any seams.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
MEASUREMENTS
Length (measured at the back, incl. the neck): 59 (62) 62 (65) 65 (68) cm 23 (24.5) 24.5 (25.5) 25.5 (26.75) inches
Circumference: 96 (103) 110 (124) 128 (131) cm 37.75 (40.5) 43.25 (48.75) 50.25 (51.5) inches
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.5 mm US 7 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches)
4 mm US 6 circular needles (40 or 80 cm 16 or 32 inches)
GAUGE
In cabled pattern using 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
26 sts / 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In twisted rib using 4 mm US 6 needles.
25 sts / 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
MATERIALS
Work the vest holding two strands of yarn together throughout. One of each of the following:
200 (200) 300 (300) 300 (300) gr. Pelsuld 8/2, Hjelholt Uldspinderi 100 gr. / 400 m. Shown in colour ’Sand’.
held together with…
100 (100) 100 (100) 125 (125) gr. Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive 25 gr. / 225 m. Shown in colour ’Kit’.
4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) buttons, Ø 2 cm 0.75 inches.
NOTE! The amount of yarn given for size S in the combination suggested, you will only have just enough for the vest. If you are planning to lengthen the pattern, you will need 300 gr. Pelsuld instead.
Yarn alternative
300 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) gr. Merino, Knitting for Olive 50 gr. / 250 m.
Work the vest holding two strands of the yarn together throughout.
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- First published: June 2021
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