Worked from the bottom up in the round, the Impression Vest uses Mock Cables for deep texture on the hem and off center up the front. Waist shaping creates a flattering silhouette while the deep neckline is perfect for layering over a pretty blouse or dress.

SIZES 321/2 (351/2, 381/2, 411/2, 441/2, 471/2,
501/2, 531/2)” bust circumference; shown in
Size 321/2”

MATERIALS
Red Sample: Blue Sky Alpaca Worsted Hand Dyes (50% royal alpaca, 50% merino; 100 yd
[91 m]/100 g): #2012 Cranberry, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9)
skeins

Green sample: Juniper Moon Farm, Gabriella (100% super fine recycled merino wool; 204 yds
[187m]/100 g): #04 Green Melange 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls

Size 8 (5 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir)
needles (see Notes)
Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32” cir needle and 1
double-pointed needle (dpn)

Markers (m), Removable markers, Stitch holders, Tapestry needle

GAUGE 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st on
larger needle

PATTERN NOTES
This vest is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the fronts and back are worked separately back and forth.

Larger sizes may be more comfortable using a 40” circular needle for the body of the vest. All stitch counts assume 4 stitches for the Mock Cable chart and 8 stitches for each Raindrop chart.

PATTERN IS CHARTED AND WRITTEN