Introducing This Way Then That, a sport-weight vest, buttoned in the back this time, for some unexpected fun. I’ve been exploring simple textures lately. This design is worked overall in Vertical Zigzag Seed Stitch, a 7 stitch by 16 row repeat that inspired its name. Comprised of simple knits and purls over rows that repeat and shift, it’s easy to remember for a relaxing and meditative knit – just the kind I like. Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust/Hip: 31¾(35¼, 39, 43¾, 47½, 51, 54¾)“/ 80.6(89.5, 99.1, 111.1, 120.7, 129.5, 139.1) cm
Length: 22¾(23¼, 23½, 23¾, 24, 24¼, 24½)”/ 57.8(59.1, 59.7, 60.3, 61, 61.6, 62.2) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Chickadee by Quince & Co. (100% wool; 181 yds/ 166m per 50g skein); color: Lichen #126; 5(5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins, approximately 820(900, 1000, 1090, 1180, 1270, 1360) yds/ 750(825, 915, 1000, 1080, 1160, 1245) m.
I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US5/ 3.75mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24 to 36”/ 60 to 90 cm circular (for lower bodice and button laps)
• 1 24”/ 60 cm circular or 1 pair straight (for upper bodice)
• 1 16”/ 60 cm circular (for armhole trim)
US4/ 3.5mm (one size smaller than above)
• 1 24”/ 60 cm circular (for neckline trim)

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• (6) 7/8”/ 23mm buttons

GAUGE (after blocking)
• 24 sts and 32 rows = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Stockinette Stitch
• 23.2 sts and 35.2 rows = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Vertical Zigzag Seed Stitch

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, decreasing (ssk, k2tog, p2tog), increasing (m1L), short row shaping, 3-needle BO, stitch pick-up for neckline and armhole trim, and center back button laps, and blocking.

11 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, tutorial links, a full sheet of charted Vertical Zigzag Seed Stitch repeats for plotting sts during shaping, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.