Riva, Houndstooth Vest by Pat Menchini

Riva, Houndstooth Vest

Knitting
May 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in over pattern using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1072 - 1378 yards (980 - 1260 m)
30-32 (35-37: 39-41: 44-46) inches
English
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A chic top in a lovely houndstooth pattern. Worked in stranded colourwork stocking stitch and with single rib edgings, including the smart little side slits. Works brilliantly as an over-top or to wear alone. Worked bottom up and with full written instructions.

To fit bust:
76-81 (89-94: 99-104: 112-117) cm
30-32 (35-37: 39-41: 44-46) in

Actual bust, approx.:
93 (107: 119: 132) cm
36¾ (42: 47: 52¼) in

Length to shoulder shaping:
56 (57: 59: 61) cm
22 (22¾: 23¼: 24) in

King Cole Luxury Merino DK (140 metres/153 yards)
7 (7: 8: 9) x 50g balls in shade Pewter 2632
2 (2: 3: 3) x 50g balls in shade Lapis 2630
2 (2: 3: 3) x 50g balls in shade Cobalt 2635