Ramona Shawl-Vest by Diane Zangl

Ramona Shawl-Vest

Knitting
July 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in blocked Ric-Rac pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1094 yards (1000 m)
One size fit most, Finished width 50”
English

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

Yarn: Plymouth Equinox Hand Dye (65% Extra-fine Merino, 20% Linen, 15% Mulberry silk; 137 yards 125 meters/50 grams): #104 Fuchsia (8 skeins)

Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) 32” circular, US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders

Special Stitches: Seed Stitch, Ric Rac Pattern

Pattern Notes: This is a no sewing, no finishing required pattern. Circular needles are used to accommodate large number of sts. Do not join, work in rows.
Lower back edge is shaped by working short rows extending from the center outwards on each row. Make sure to keep pattern stitch count correct.