A Walk in the Country Vest by Patons

A Walk in the Country Vest

by Patons
Knitting
January 1996
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
840 - 1050 yards (768 - 960 m)
Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large
English
This pattern is available for free.

This simple yet elegant vest is great for layering. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Easy

SIZES
Bust measurement
Small 30-32 ins [76-81 cm]
Medium 34-36 ins [86-91 cm]
Large 38-40 ins [97-102cm]
Extra-Large 42-44 ins [107-112 cm]

Finished bust
Small 38 ins [97 cm]
Medium 42 ins [107 cm]
Large 45 ins [114.5 cm]
Extra-Large 48 ins [122 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons Classic Wool (100 g/3.5 oz) or
Patons Décor (100 g/3.5 oz)
Size S, M, L, XL
(Blue) 4, 4, 4, 5 balls

Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.

Pullover-style vest with v-neck worked in 2-row K/P pattern.

Construction schematics are provided in PDF download (June 2009).

Ed. note: Suitable for teenage males or women, depending on colors chosen for the project.

Ed. note: Vest body could be worked in the round on large circular needles, then worked flat at the chest/upper back.