Offered in two length options, Matanuska is a simplified vest or duster, making the most of Valley Yarns Hampden’s silk drape and yummy softness. This women’s garment is a perfect layering piece you’ll reach for time and time again for added warmth and style. Makes an ideal first project for newer knitters. Matanuska is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with a simple eyelet rib stitch pattern at the hems and then seamed. This pattern is only available as a PDF download!

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• Skill Levels: Adventurous Beginner

• Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 2–4” negative ease and 38” in vest length

  • Bust – 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62)”
  • Hips – 37¼ (41¼, 45¼, 49¼, 53¼) (57¼, 61¼, 65¼)”
  • Vest Length – 26 (26½, 27, 27½, 28) (28½, 29, 29½)”
  • Duster Length – 30 (30½, 31, 31½, 32) (32½, 33, 33½)”

• Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Hampden (50% Baby Alpaca/ 35% Fine Merino Wool/ 15% Mulberry Silk; 50g/95yds)

  • Vest Length – 9 (10, 12, 13, 15) (17, 19, 20) hanks shown in 07 Burgundy
  • Duster Length – 11 (12, 14, 15, 17) (19, 21, 22) hanks

• Needles:

  • US 4 (3.50mm) 16” & 24–32” circular
  • US 5 (3.75mm) 16” & 24–32” circular

• Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked