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DETAILS
Nothing says layering goals quite like a classic vest. You can choose from a cropped or full length. I love to wear it buttoned up as a tank, or worn open over t-shirts. I love this little knitted vest with its fun play on stripes, and I hope you do, too! This vest is worked from the top down, seamlessly, beginning with the back neck, and has 2 different body length options. The button band and armhole ribbing are picked up and knit out from the body of the vest.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 12)

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
31 (34, 37, 40, 43)(46, 49, 52, 55)(58, 61, 64)”
79 (86, 94, 101.5, 109)(117, 124.5, 132, 140)(147.5, 155, 162.5) cm
Intended to be worn with 1 - 3”/2.5 - 7.5 cm positive ease.
Sample shown on Andrea in size 2 with approx. 1.5”/4 cm positive ease on a woman who is 5’5”/165 cm tall.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Worsted Weight wool yarn in 3 colors (Find suggested yarn on pg. 3.)

A (Crop) - 140 (158, 176, 194, 212)(234, 252, 270, 292)(312, 332, 356) g
308 (348, 388, 427, 467)(515, 555, 594, 643)(687, 731, 784) yds
282 (318, 355, 391, 427)(471, 507, 544, 588)(628, 668, 717) m
A (Full) - 156 (175, 195, 215, 234)(255, 276, 296, 320)(340, 362, 388) g
344 (385, 429, 473, 515)(561, 608, 652, 704)(748, 797, 854) yds
314 (352, 393, 433, 471)(513, 556, 596, 644)(684, 729, 781) m

B (Both) - 42 (46, 52, 56, 62)(68, 72, 78, 84)(90, 96, 100) g
93 (102, 115, 124, 137)(150, 159, 172, 185)(198, 212, 220) yds
85 (93, 105, 113, 125)(137, 145, 157, 169)(182, 194, 202) m

C (Both) - 20 (22, 24, 26, 30)(32, 34, 38, 40)(42, 46, 50) g
44 (49, 53, 58, 66)(71, 75, 84, 88)(93, 102, 110) yds
41 (45, 49, 53, 61)(65, 69, 77, 81)(85, 93, 101) m

SUGGESTED YARN
For this vest I chose a classic worsted weight yarn that is 100% Corriedale. It is soft to the touch, but heirloom quality, so I know it will last!

Ampersand Fibers Garamond Worsted 100% Corriedale (100 g/220 yds/200 m)
A (Crop) - 2 (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins Fjord (Periwinkle)
A (Full) - 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins Fjord (Periwinkle)
B - 1 skein Spindrift (Light Blue)
strong textC - 1 skein Dandelion (Yellow)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main: US 7/4.5 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular
Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm for armholes & 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular for Hem and Button Band.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Go down 2 needle sizes for the ribbing.)

NOTIONS
3 (Crop) or 4 (Full) - 7/8”/21 mm buttons, stitch markers (2), locking stitch markers (2), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
21 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stockinette stitch worked flat using Main Fabric needle and measured after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Twisted German Cast On
Picking up stitches
Increasing
Decreasing
Buttonholes
1 row stripes
Tubular Bind Off
Backwards Loop Cast On

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we cannot guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!