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Worn over a favorite tank in warm weather or with a cozy sweater in cold, this draped collar vest will be a chic addition to your everyday wardrobe. The relaxed shape has a flattering fit, and keeps you just a little bit warmer when you need it. Can be styled with a pin or belt as well, whatever fits your personal taste.
PDF - Digital Download. Additional pattern information shown below photographs.
Construction
Garment is worked from the bottom-up in pieces.
Sizes
16¼ (17¾, 19¼, 20¾, 22¼, 23¾, 25¼, 26¾, 28¼, 29¾, 31¼)" / 41.5 (45, 49, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64, 68, 72, 75.5, 79.5) cm back width (measured across back to center of each underarm)
Sized to fit 32-34 (35-37, 38-40, 41-43, 44-46, 47-49, 50-52, 53-55, 56-58, 59-61, 62-64)" / 81.5-86.5 (89-94, 96.5-101.5, 104-109, 112-117, 119.5-124.5, 127-132, 134.5-139.5, 142-147.5, 150-155, 157.5-162.5) cm actual bust measurement
Sample shown is size 19¼" / 49 cm on model with 39" / 99 cm bust
Yarn
Sunday Knits Nirvana
90% finest merino, 10% premium cashmere
245 yards / 225 meters per 50g skein
5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins
1200 (1330, 1505, 1615, 1805, 1950, 2080, 2190, 2350, 2450, 2575) yards / 1100 (1220, 1385, 1485, 1655, 1795, 1910, 2010, 2160, 2250, 2365) meters
Sample shown in color Charcoal
Gauge
24 stitches & 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Needles
One each 16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm circular needles
US 6 / 4 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed
Other Materials
Stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, T-pins and blocking wires (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5