Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Finished Bust Measurement:
32.5 (35.5, 38.25, 41.25, 44.25, 47.25) (50, 53, 55.75, 58.75, 64.5)”/ 83 (90, 97, 105, 112, 120) (127, 135, 142, 149, 164) cm
Picking a Size:
Shown in size 2 (35.5”/90 cm), being worn with approx 2.5”/6 cm of positive ease. For a similar fit, choose a size that is approx. 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement.
Gauge: 22 sts & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking.
Yarn: Approx. 700 (760, 840, 900, 970, 1020) (1090, 1140, 1215, 1275, 1390) yds of DK-weight yarn, shown in Edna DK by Dirty Water Dyeworks (85% Wool, 15% Silk); 130g = 380 yds*), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Mauve.
*Note: newer versions of this yarn have less weight/ yardage per skein, so if you are getting the 115g/331 yd skein version, you will need the following number of skeins: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4, 5).
Needles & Other Supplies:
- US 6/4 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Extra US 6/4 mm 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm circ (or size used to obtain gauge), to be used during Three Needle Bind-Off technique.
- US 5/3.75 mm 32”/80 cm and 16”/40 cm circs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (for front bands & armhole trim).
- 6 stitch markers, 4 of one style (for sides), 2 of a different style (for lace panel).
- Scrap yarn.
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Construction:
- Vest is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up in one piece.
- Fronts/Back are separated at the underarm and worked separately up to the shoulders.
- Shoulders are seamed together using the Three Needle Bind-off technique.
- Stitches are picked-up and knit and worked in rib pattern to create trim around armholes and for Front Bands.
- Links to instructional videos, including for the lace panel, are all included in the pattern.
