Luscious Vest

This luscious vest will add a stylish and cosy layer when you need that extra bit of warmth. The vest is worked in one piece from bottom edge to armholes, where it is divided for fronts and back. Gentle A-line shaping from hips through waist is accomplished with different needle sizes. Japanese lace patterns inspired the lovely decorative border. Sample is shown in Garnet. NOTE: Fiddlesticks Knitting patterns are charted. Recommended for Intermediate knitters.

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Recommended yarn:

Fiddlesticks Knitting Luscious Tweed (90% wool, 10% silk) each ball 50 g / 105 m or equivalent light, worsted-weight yarn

Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements:

Size 1: 33 inches – 6 balls

Size 2: 37.5 inches – 7 balls

Size 3: 41.75 inches – 7 balls

Size 4: 46 inches – 8 balls

Size 5: 50.5 inches – 9 balls

Needles (all circular):

Sizes 1, 2 and 3:

4 mm (US 6) – 24 inch

4.5 mm (US 7) – 24 inch

Sizes 4 and 5:

4 mm (US 6) – 24 inch

4 mm (US 6) – 32 inch

4.5 mm (US 7) – 32 inch

—or sizes of needles needed to obtain gauge

Gauge in Eyelet Ladders pattern with 4 mm (US 6) needles:

18.5 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches