Woven Willow Vest

This willowy vest with its woven lace panel mimics an aran look, but is accomplished with yarnovers and twisted stitches. The vest is worked in the round from bottom edge to armholes, where it is divided for front and back. Ribbed edgings finish the armholes and neckline. Sample is shown in Size 1 and Mink. 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

Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements:

Size 1: 33 inches – 5 balls

Size 2: 36.5 inches – 6 balls

Size 3: 40 inches – 6 balls

Size 4: 45 inches – 7 balls

Size 5: 48.5 inches – 8 balls

Size 6: 53.5 inches – 8 balls

Needles (all circular):

Sizes 1 and 2:

4.5 mm (US 7) – 24 inch

3.75 mm (US 5) – 24 inch

Sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6:

4.5 mm (US 7) – 32 inch

3.75 mm (US 5) – 32 inch

—or sizes of needles needed to obtain gauge