Sizes

Woman's small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large)

Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements

Width: Approx 44 (48, 51, 53, 55) inches (including edgings)

Length: 30 (30, 31, 31, 32) inches (including edgings)

Materials

SIZE S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X)

NOTES

Body is worked back and forth in one piece to underarm, then divided and the fronts and back are worked separately.

LACE PATTERN MULTIPLE OF 12 + 17

Slip all stitches purlwise with yarn in front (wyif).

Row 1 and all WS rows (WS) Sl 1, k1, purl to last 2 stitches, k2.

Finished Size 32 1/2 (37 1/4, 40 1/4, 45, 48 1/2)" bust circumference (closed).

Vest shown measures 32 1/2"; modeled with 1 1/2" of negative ease.

Yarn Imperial Yarn Columbia (100% wool; 170 yd [155 m]/4 oz [113 g]): canyon shadow blue, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir); spare needle in same size or smaller than working needle for three-needle BO.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 18" separating zipper.

Yarn 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 Hanks 50gm Amuri DK 8ply shade #2039

Needles and Tools

4.00mm knitting needles

3.75mm knitting needles for straps

11 markers

Special Abbreviations

Finished size

About 35 1/2 (39, 42 1/2, 46, 49 1/2, 53)" (90 [99,108,117,125.5,134.5] cm) in diameter and 15 1/4 (15 3/4, 16 1/4, 16 3/4, 17 1/4, 17 3/4)m (38.5 [40, 41.5, 42.5, 44, 45] cm) back width between base of armhole openings.

Vest shown measures 35 1/2" in diameter.

Yarn

Sportweight (#2 Fine).

Shown here: Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 360 yd [329 m]/115 g): Isadora, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins.