MATERIALS

• 5 skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca’s Worsted, 50% superfine alpaca and 50% merino wool. Approximately 615 yards required. We used the color Chocolate. (NOTE: We no longer offer Blue Sky Alpaca’s Worsted, but choose from one of our other worsted weight yarns.)
• US 8 (5 mm) 24- or 32-inch circular needles
• US 8 16-inch circular needles
• US 9 (5.5 mm) 24- or 32-inch circular needles
• Stitch markers
• 3 stitch holders
• An 18 inch separating molded plastic zipper. We used the color Fuchsia.
• Gutermann Cotton Thread. We used #2960.
• A hand sewing needle
• Straight Pins

GAUGE
19 stitches = 4 inches in rib pattern, unstretched

SIZE

• Chest Circumference = 33 inches, stretched
• Waist Circumference = 31 inches, stretched
• Top of Shoulder to Bottom Hem = 20 inches

NOTE: To make bigger sizes, knit at a looser gauge (by changing needle sizes).

• 18 stitches per 4 inches will make a vest with a 35 inch chest and 33½ inch waist.
• 16 stitches per 4 inches will make a 39¾ inch chest and 37¾ inch waist.
• 15 stitches per 4 inches will make a 42½ inch chest and 40¼ inch waist.

Remember also that ribbing stretches. These final measurements are of the rib totally relaxed and unstretched. For a tight fit, choose your actual chest measurement or slightly smaller. For a looser fit, pick a finishes chest measurement about 2 inches bigger than your actual measurement.

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Whitney Van Nes.