This is a loose fitting, hip-length, open vest with a small Trellis stitch pattern on the Front and Back. It is worked in pieces from the bottom up then sewn together. An exaggerated trim is worked in Stockinette stitch along the inside Front edges and neck. An applied I-cord trim is worked around armholes.

finished measurements:
Bust: 32 ½ (37, 40, 44 ½, 47 ½, 52, 57, 60,
64 ½ )“ / 82.5 (94, 101.5, 113, 120.5, 132, 145, 152.5, 164) cm
Length: 29 ¾ (30, 30 ¼, 30 ½, 30 ¾, 31, 31 ¼, 31 ½, 31 ¾ )” / 75.5 (76, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79.5, 80, 80.5) cm
Shown in size 37” / 94 cm
Intended to be worn with 2” / 5 cm ease.

suggested yarn:
4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 ) hanks Cascade Yarns Llamerino (291 yd / 266 m per 3 ½ oz / 100 g hank; 50% Baby Llama, 50% Merino Wool) in #04 Squirrel. There is just enough of the yarn to make
the sample size. You may wish to purchase additional yarn to ensure you have enough if making that size.

needles:
Size 6 US / 4 mm needles
Size 6 US / 4 mm double-pointed needles for applied I-cord
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle

gauge:
21 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Trellis stitch
23 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch
To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.