Windsor Vest by Jessie McKitrick

Windsor Vest

Knitting
September 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
2125 yards (1943 m)
23¼ (24¾, 26¼, 27¾, 29¼)" chest circumference; vest shown measures 23¼"
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The Windsor Vest is a classic Fair Isle vest with pops of fun colors to delight kids. Worked in the round
from the bottom up and steeked, this precious vest is perfect for a first steeking project.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Finished Size 23¼ (24¾, 26¼, 27¾, 29¼)“ chest circumference. Vest shown measures 23¼”.

Yarn SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 425 yd 389 m/4 oz 115 g): mist (lt blue; A), ginger (gold; B), cherry (red; C), birch (grey; D), and auburn (brown; E), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm) and 2½ (3mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); safety pin; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 32 sts and 37 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.

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