Another song / Òran Eile

Inspired by the work of William Ross, the talented young eighteenth-century Gaelic bard

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Ooskit 4 ply (100% British wool: 220m / 240yds per 50g skein).
A Siller: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) x 50g skeins
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball)
B Lochan: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) x 25g balls
Note: consult sizing table for garment dimensions. if you wish to add more than 5cm / 2in length, you will need more yarn.

Needles and notions
Gauge-size needles of appropriate lengths for working body
Below gauge-size needles of appropriate lengths for working body hem, scye and neckline edges
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and thread for securing steek edges

Gauge
Note: sizing is gauge-specific. The stitch gauge determines the garment circumference, and it is very important to match this to ensure your vest fits well. Please swatch carefully, and wash and block your swatch before measuring. Row gauge is less important in this pattern (garment lengths are determined by work-to measurements).

First, third, fifth and seventh sizes: 30 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette pattern in the round and back and forth on gauge-size needle
Use 2.75 mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Second, fourth, sixth and eighth sizes: 28 sts and 33 rounds to 10cm / 4in over pattern in the round and back and forth on gauge-size needle
Use 3.25 needle as a starting point for swatching.

Sizes
Chest circumference: 94.5 (101.5, 113.5, 122, 132.5, 142, 152, 162.5) cm / 37¼ (40, 44¾, 48, 52¼, 56, 59¾, 64) in
Select a size above your body measurements with the amount of ease required. Shown in the first size.

Pattern notes
Worked from the top down, this vest begins by knitting two epaulettes, from which stitches are picked up to form the shoulders and neckline. A steek is inserted at the top of each armscye, and the upper body is worked from a colourwork chart. Stitches are increased to shape each underarm, the steeks are bound off, the lower body is worked to the length required, and the hem completed with twisted rib. The steeks are cut open, and stitches are picked up all around each armscye, and finished with twisted rib. A twisted rib neckline completes the vest.