Size 36/38 (40/42, 44/46)

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: 350 (400, 450) g of Lana Grossa Nizza (74% cotton, 25% polyester, 1% polyester (metallized); 115 m/50 g) in Beige/Sand/Gold (col 7).

Size 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm needles; size 4 mm crochet hook.

Rib pattern: P2, k2.

Cover-up

Design by Britt Schmiesing

Sizes

Woman's X-large (2X-large/3X-large, 4X-large/5X-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

Chest: 62 (69 1/2, 76 1/2) inches

Knitted in one piece in Garter stitch, this vest will add a layer of warmth, colour and softness.

YARN

3 balls 150g Knitalpaca Luxa 100% Huacaya Alpaca in main colour (MC)

3 balls Knitalpaca Luxa 100% Huacaya Alpaca in contrast colour (CC) OR

2 skeins Knitalpaca Colouratura hand dyed Suri Alpaca

Note: Colouratura yarn is a little finer than Luxa so if using this, work two strands together.

Brooch, pin or button to finish.

Measurements

Dress size (approx): 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22, 24-26)

To fit bust (cm): 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 121-127)

Actual bust approx (cm): 93 (104, 118, 129, 144)

Length from shoulder (cm): 48 (49, 50, 51, 52)

Materials

Sizes: S (M, L, XL)

Finished Measurements:

Chest at Underarm: 32 (36, 40, 44)"

Length: 23 (24, 25, 26)"

BEYOND THE PATTERN: Worked in Plymouth's Baby Alpaca Magna on size 17 needles, this cozy hooded vesl is a quick knil! Mock cables add depth and inleresl to the garment without adding undue weight. Seed stitch creates a perfectly reversible fabric for the oversized collar and hood.