Pattern Description from Vogue Knitting, Winter 2009/10: “The waffle texture on the broken-rib bodice of Patrick’s buttoned tunic - worked in Be Sweet’s ‘Thin Merino Wool’ - plays nicely off the smooth stockinette of the pleated skirt. The latter has knit-in pockets and is stitched in two pieces from side to center back.”

“Standard-fitting vest with pockets, knit in 2 directions.”

Knitted Measurements:

• Sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
• Bust (closed) 35 (37, 39, 40½)“/89 (94, 99, 103)cm
• Length (rolled) 30 (31, 32, 33)“/76 (78.5, 81, 84) cm

Materials:

• 9 (10, 11, 11) 1¾oz/50gm balls (each approx 100yd/91m) of Be Sweet Thin Merino Wool (wool) in grey owl
• One pair each sizes 10½ and 11 (6.5 and 8mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Five 1¼“ (31.5mm) buttons
• Stitch markers, stitch holder

Gauge:

• 12 sts and 17 rows = 4”/10cm over St st using larger needles
• 13 sts and 18 rows = 4”/10cm over broken rib pat, slightly stretched, using larger needles.
• TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE