The Yésica Collection is a full Fall / Winter handmade wardrobe, exploring the different weights and fibers of Manos del Uruguay yarns! Intended to be mixed and matched, they can be worn together to create different looks and play with the stunning color palette from Manos.

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With Manos del Uruguay’s superbulky Franca yarn, the Yésica Vest and Yésica Hat incorporate different stitches and design elements to show off the yarn’s thickness and colors. The Yésica Vest is a hi-lo garment, knitted bottom up with part in biased fabric and textured slipped stitches - a super fun and fast knitting project! The Yésica Hat is knitted sideways, with a beautiful sequence of slipped stitches.

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SIZES
Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (35, 41, 44, 47½, 50½, 56½)”
Length: 19 (19½, 20, 20½, 22, 23, 23½)” from base of neckband to lower edge at center back
Sweater shown measures 35” and is shown with about 1” positive ease`.

MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay FRANCA (100% superwash merino; approx. 114 yds/150 g): 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) sks.
Shown in F42 Camel

US 11/8mm 32” circular ndl, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 10/6mm 32” circular ndl

Stitch markers
Removable markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
15½ sts and 28 rows = 6”/15cm in Reverse Slipstitch pattern using larger needles, blocked.
15½ sts and 24 rows = 6”/15cm in St st using larger needles, blocked.
15 front band sts measure 4”/10cm wide with rib relaxed.

NOTES
The gauges are given over 6” instead of the usual 4” because of the bulky yarn.