Shale by Kennita Tully

Shale

Knitting
July 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
500 - 1000 yards (457 - 914 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
English
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This vest is knit all in one piece with only the shoulders and back neck to seam. The collar extends to create a gentle shawl roll along the neck and fronts.

Skill level intermediate
Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X). Sample knit is small size.
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parenthesis. When only one number is listed, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements
Chest at underarm 32 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”
Finished Length 22 (22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 25, 26)”
Armhole depth 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 10, 11)”

Materials

Tahki Yarns “Kismet”
(250 yd/50grs; 54% alpaca, 46% nylon):
2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls #01 smoke
Size US9 (5.5mm) circular knitting needles or size to obtain gauge.
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle