Vest features Scandinavian Star stitch pattern, a four-sided star-in-a-diamond that is a very traditional knitting pattern in Norway and Sweden. Except for the bottom border facing, the vest is worked circularly up to the shoulders in stockinette stitch using the two-color stranding technique. Steeks are made for front opening and armholes. Star pattern is charted.

Measurements:

• Size A: 40” / 101.5 cm chest; 19.5” / 49.5 cm length
• Size B: 44” / 112 cm chest; 21” / 53.5 cm length
• Size C: 48” / 122 cm chest; 23” / 58.5 cm length

Yarn: Rauma Strikkegarn (100% wool, 115 yd / 105 m = 1.75 oz / 50 g). Color A: #136, Black, 6 skeins. Color B: #101 Off-white, 4 skeins

Gauge: (in two-color pattern on larger needles)

• Size A: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm
• Size B: 22 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm
• Size C: 20 sts and 24 4ows = 4” / 10cm

Needles:

• Size A: US 3 / 3.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needles; US 1 / 2.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm and 16” / 40 cm circular needles
• Size B: US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needles; US 2 / 2.75 mm, 24” / 60 cm and 16” / 40 cm circular needles
• Size C: US 5 / 3.75 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needles; US 3 / 3.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm and 16” / 40 cm circular needles

Notions:

• Four pewter clasp sets
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Safety pins

Techniques: (included in book)

• Provisional cast-on
• Chart reading
• Two-color stranded knitting
• Steeks
• Backward-loop cast-on
• Pick up stitches by knitting
• Three-needle bind-off