The Storming The Castle Vest is a truly knightly garment. It uses twisted and beaded rib stitching and features a faux closure, which is perfect for placing ornate notions. It will leave you feeling like the Stark family defending Winterfell.
Size: (XS, S, M)(L, XL, 2X]{3X, 4X, 5X}. To fit chest meas (30, 34, 38)42, 46, 50{54, 58, 62}“ / (76.25, 86.5, 96.5)106.5, 116.75, 127{137.25, 147.5, 157.5} cm

Gauge: 4.5 sts / 7 rows = 1 “ / 2.5 cm in pattern on smaller needles.
4 sts / 6 rows = 1 “ / 2.5 cm in pattern on larger needles.

Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) circular or straight and US 5 (3.75 mm) circular (OR size to obtain gauge).

Yarn: Green Vest: Three Irish Girls Springvale Worsted, 100% merino; 205 yds/188 m per skein, colorway: “Moher”, (3,4,4) 5,5,6 {6,7, 8}. Grey Vest: Three Irish Girls Felicity, 50% merino / 50% silk; 240 yd / 220 m per skein, colorway: “Smoky Quartz“, (3, 3, 3)4, 5, 5{6, 6, 7} skeins or approx (540, 650, 720)840, 975, 1105{1215, 1370, 1535} yd / (495, 590, 655)765, 895, 1010{1110, 1250, 1405} m of worsted weight yarn.

Notions: Stitch markers; yarn needle for weaving in ends. 3 or 4 decorative clasps: Shown on gray vest: three 1 3/8” (34mm) JBH Ingrid Clasps. Shown on green vest: three vintage buttons. Sewing needle and thread.

Skills: Knit, purl, simple shaping, picking up stitches. Stitch pattern is given in both written and chart form.

Notes: Patterns are provided in both written and charted form. Choose the size closest to actual chest measurement; the vest is designed to be worn with approx. 3-5” / 7-13 cm of positive ease. When using hand-dyed yarn, alternate skeins every 2 rows to prevent obvious changes in color.

Errata: Some versions of the pattern say both gauges are on smaller needles. The correct gauge is: 4.5 st / 7 rows = 1” on smaller needles
4 sts / 6 rows = 1” on larger needles.