Sizes:

To fit: UK 8-10(12-14:16-18:20-22:24-26:28-30] 81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127:132-137]cm (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54]in)

Actual measurement: 92[102:112:122:132:142]cm (361/4 [40¹/₄:44¹/₄:48¹/₄:52¹/₄:56¹/₄]in)

Length to shoulder: 55[56:57:58:60:61]cm (21³/₄[22:22¹/₂:23:23¹/₂:24]in)

Sleeve length: 46cm (18in)

Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

Stitch markers arc used to set the pattern placement. When a marker is reached on subsequent rows, slip the marker from the left-hand needle to the right-hand needle.

As the pattern changes from a wide rib to swirls, the centre marker is moved. On the last WS char t row of each swirls section, the first and last markers arc left in place and the second marker is removed.

This marker is replaced on the first RS chart row of the next section, indicating the new swirls pattern placement.

Size 46/48 (50/52. 54/56)

Instructions are given for first size. Figures in parenthesis refer to larger sizes. When only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes.

Materials

450 (500, 550) g of Lana Grossa Fatto (62% Merino wool, 26% mohair, 12% polyamide; 175 m/50 g) in Dark Grey (col 10).

Size 5.5 mm needles; size 5.5 mm circular needle, 40 cm long; cable needle (cn).

This gilet is fun and practical - an ideal extra layer for a trip to the park or out shopping. The pattern also has an option for adding sleeves for more versatility.

MATERIALS

• Wendy Aran, 25% wool/ 75% acrylic, 400g/800m/870yds Shades (150g each):

A: Indigo Marl 682

B: Redcurrant 594

Square Blanket: Free Crochet Pattern

YOU WILL NEED

Colours of Grace Magdalene (100% cotton, 50g), 34 balls in varying colours.

Alternative yarn Drops Paris (100% cotton, 50g/75m), 34 balls in varying colours.

A 5mm (US H/8) hook

MEASUREMENTS