Bear Mountain Vest by Susan Robicheau

Bear Mountain Vest

Knitting
September 2011
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Brick pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
888 - 1776 yards (812 - 1624 m)
Man’s Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
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Out of print. This pattern was available for free.
Errata available: creativeknittingmagazine.com

With two-toned textured stitch work, this practical vest will keep you warm on your early morning hike.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 38 (42, 46, 50 1/2) inches
Length: 22 (23 1/2, 25, 26 1/2) inches, excluding collar

Materials:

  • Chunky weight yarn* (148 yds/50g per ball): 4 (5, 6, 7) balls dark gray #08 (A) and 2 (3, 4, 5) balls latte #04 (B) Sample project was completed with Schulana Pacolana (47% wool/23% alpaca/30% microfiber) from Skacel Collection Inc.
  • Size 8 (5mm) 24-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch holders
  • 22- (24-, 26-, 28-) inch black separating zipper