Finished Bust Circumference: 29½ (33, 36½, 40½, 44) (47½, 51, 55½, 59)”
How to Pick your Size: Choose a size that is approx 0-4”/0-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Shown in size 33″ with little-to-no ease. If you want Fronts to overlap in the middle, choose a size closer to 3-4″ of positive ease.
Yarn/Yardage:Manos del Uruguay ALPACA HEATHER (70% wool, 30% alpaca; approx. 164 yds/50 g): 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) sks. Shown in H2446 Petrol
[Sport-weight yarn]
Needles & Supplies:
- US 6/4mm 32” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
- US 5/3.75mm 16” and 32” circular needles
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
Construction:
- This button-less vest is worked in one piece to the underarms, then divided for working the upper back and fronts separately to the shoulders which are then joined with a three needle bind-off.
- Stitches for the armhole edgings are picked up around the armhole openings and worked in the round.
Photos modeled by Lizzie Steiner, Photographed by Sarah Chapman