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.

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.