The SARBONNE vest is a timeless and slightly oversized garment that effortlessly complements any wardrobe.

This vest is worked from the top down, employing a classic 2/2 rib stitch pattern. Initially worked in the round, it gracefully incorporates shoulder increases before the front and back sections are separated. First, you’ll knit the front, followed by the back, with the back deliberately knitted 3-5 cm longer than the front. This unique method beautifully lowers the neckline when you eventually merge the stitches for both sections to continue knitting in the round.

Once united, the body’s two parts harmoniously progress in the round. Subsequently, a delightful split hem is fashioned by once again dividing the piece into front and back segments, with the back hem extending further.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

To fit chest circumference:
74-81 (82-89) 90-97 (98-107) 108-117 (118-127) cm / 30-32 (33-35) 36-38 (38-42) 43-46 (47-50)”

Finished Measurements:

Chest circumference:
102 (110) 118 (125) 127 (133) 140 cm / 40 (41.7) 44.9 (46.5) 50 (54.3)”

Total length:
53 (54) 55 (57) 59 (62) cm / 20.9 (21.3) 21.7 (22.4) 23.2 (24.4)”

Front length: 56 cm \ Back length: 66cm

Main stitch pattern:
Round 1: 2k, 2p, repeat from
Round 2: 2p, 2k, repeat from
Always hand wash knitwear in lukewarm water and air dry on a flat surface.

YARN:
Single stranded: 750 (750) 900 (900) 1200 (1200) m Drops Air (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool, 150 m/ 50 g)

On size M yarn consumption Medium grey (04) - 4 skeins & North Sea (45) - 2 skeins. For size XL - 2XL add 1 skein of each color.

NEEDLES:
Circular ndls 40 – 50 mm / 16’’ – 20’’ and 80 – 100 cm / 32’’ – 40’’, size 4 mm (US 6/ UK 8)

GAUGE / TENSION:
2/2 ribbing worked flat, using ndl size 4 mm: 21-22 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm, measured BEFORE washing.

Adjust needle size, if necessary, to obtain the right gauge/tension.

The vest is designed to have a ‘positive ease’ of approx. 20 cm in relation to the body. For example, if you have a chest measurement of 92 cm, you should knit size M.