$5.00
A versatile layering piece that’s as fun to wear as it is to knit, Concord Vest features an extra-deep v-neck and an interesting rib pattern on the sides that gives a figure-flattering fit without the need for additional waist shaping.
The vest is constructed flat in two pieces. Armhole shaping is worked with double & single decreases rather than BOs (so as to not interrupt the rib pattern on the sides). Then a three-needle bind-off is worked to join the shoulder straps and the sides are sewn together.
Best of all, armhole and neck edgings are worked along with the fabric—absolutely no picking up stitches required!
SIZES: XXS (XS, S, M, L1 / L2, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Shown in size M, modeled with about 2” negative ease. For a similar look, choose a size that is smaller than your actual bust measurement.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust measurement of 27 (30.5, 33.5, 36.25, 39.25 / 42.25, 45, 49.5, 53)” / 68.5 (77.5, 85, 92, 99.5 / 107.5, 114.5, 125.5, 134.5) cm
YARN: Cephalopod Yarns Traveller (100% merino; 280 yds/256 m per 114g skein); 2 (2, 2, 3, 3 / 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins; color Finger Lakes
NEEDLES: US #4 / 3.5 mm straight or circular needles; US #5 / 3.75 mm straight or circular needles; US #5 / 3.75 mm set of at least three double-pointed needles (for 3 needle BO)
NOTIONS: Stitch markers (preferably the removable kind), waste yarn or stitch holders, yarn needle
GAUGE: 22 sts/28 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles.
SKILLS NEEDED:
-Twisted stitches worked on both sides of the fabric
-Simultaneous shaping
-Reading a very simple chart
-Seaming
-Single and double decreases worked on both sides of the fabric (instructions for each decrease are given in pattern)
-Three-needle bind off
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