Verde (meaning “green” in Portuguese) is a slightly oversized vest made for easy layering. Inspired by practical everyday pieces, it has roomy pockets, clean lines and a relaxed fit.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 2.75–7.5” / 7–19 cm of positive ease.  

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference (worn closed): 35 (38.75, 42, 44.75, 48) (51.25, 54.75, 59, 62.75, 66.5)“ / 87.5 (97, 105.5, 111.5, 120) (128.5, 137, 147.5, 157, 166.5) cm.

Armhole Depth: 8.75 (8.75, 8.75, 9.25, 9.5) (9.75, 10.25, 10, 10.25, 10.5)“ / 22.5 (22.5, 22.5, 23.5, 24) (24.5, 26.5, 25.5, 26, 26.5) cm.

Length from Centre Back Neck to Hem: 22.25 (22.25, 22.25, 22.5, 22.5) (22.75, 22.5, 22.5, 22.75, 23.25)“ / 57 (57, 57, 57, 57.5) (58, 58, 57.5, 58, 59) cm (adjustable).  

MATERIALS
Yarn: Mondim by Retrosaria (100% wool, 421 yds / 385 m – 100 g), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls in the colourway C573.

Or approx. 1390 (1530, 1650, 1770, 1910) (2030, 2170, 2360, 2480, 2650) yds / 1270 (1400, 1510, 1620, 1750) (1860, 1980, 2160, 2270, 2420) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Two strands of fingering-weight yarn are held together throughout the pattern.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches, Cascade 220 Fingering by Cascade Yarns, or Saga by Filcolana. Each of these yarns should be worked with two strands held together.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 16–48” / 40–120 cm circular needles for the body and pockets, US 4 / 3.5 mm 16–48” / 40–120 cm circular needles for the hem, plackets, neckband and armholes.  

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 5–6 snap buttons (0.5” / 12–15 mm diameter).  

GAUGE
19 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

20 sts x 35 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St Patt, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
The vest is knitted seamlessly from the top down in Stockinette Stitch. First, the back is worked flat, followed by each shoulder. Once the front and back are joined, the body is continued flat and finished with an i-cord edge, which is also worked around the armholes. Stitches are then picked up around the neckline and worked in 1 x 1 Rib. After that, stitches are picked up along the front edges to create a double-knitted band. The pockets are knitted in pattern separately and sewn on. Finally, snap buttons are sewn on after the vest is completed, meaning there are no buttonholes to be worked.