Basic Vest in 4 yarn-weights
This pattern includes instructions for four different yarn weights: fingering, dk, worsted and bulky .
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A functional layer, adaptable to so many roles in your wardrobe, the Cleome Smith Basic Vest features a v-shaped neckline to complement whatever you choose to pair it with. This piece is knitted in the round from the bottom hem up to the armholes, then front and back are worked separately with shoulder seams joined using the three needle bind-off method. Minimal ease allows for a close fit, making it comfortable to layer for added warmth on chilly days.
Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) to fit bust sizes 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56) inches / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142) cm
Finished chest: 32½ (36, 40½, 44, 48½, 52½, 56½) inches / 82.5 (91.5, 103, 112, 122, 133.5, 143.5) cm
Finished length (at center back): 17 (17½, 18, 18½, 19, 19½, 20 ) inches / 43 (44.5, 46, 47, 48, 49.5, 51) cm
Additional pattern information:
Gauge
fingering: 26 sts and 38 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 2.5 (3mm) needles in stockinette stitch knitted in the round
dk: 22 sts and 29 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 5 (3.75mm) needles in stockinette stitch knitted in the round
worsted: 19 sts and 26 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch knitted in the round
bulky: 15 sts and 22 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 10 (6mm) needles in stockinette stitch knitted in the round
Skills Necessary
knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, transferring stitches to stitch holder, casting on and binding off (including three needle bind off)
Yarn Requirements
fingering: 640 (750, 840, 940, 1060, 1180, 1300) yds / 585 (685, 765, 860, 970, 1080, 1185) m of fingering weight yarn
dk: 620 (690, 760, 850, 950, 1040, 1140) yds / 565 (630, 695, 775, 865, 950, 1040) m of dk weight yarn
worsted: 440 (540, 650, 760, 870, 950, 1100) yds / 402 (495, 595, 695, 795, 870, 1005) m of worsted weight yarn
bulky: 390 (430, 480, 550, 630, 720, 830) yds / 355 (395, 440, 500, 575, 655, 755) m of bulky weight yarn
Suggested Yarn
fingering: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight (100% wool, 188 yds/172 m each) in 2008 "Katmollet" or fingering yarn of equal gauge
dk: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) 1.75oz/50g balls Rowan Felted Tweed (50% wool, 25% viscose 25% alpaca, 191 yds/175 m each) in 157 “Camel” or dk yarn of equal gauge
worsted: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6) 1.75oz/50g balls Cascade 220 (100% wool, 220 yds/200 m each) in 2441 “River Rock" or worsted yarn of equal gauge
bulky: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3) 1.75oz/50g ball(s) Cascade Ecological Wool (100% wool, 478 yds/436 m each) in 9004 “Ecru Beige Twist” or bulky yarn of equal gauge
Needles
fingering:
16” circular needle in US size 1 (2.25mm) for armhole trim and neckband
32” circular needle in US size 1 (2.25mm) and US size 2.5 (3.00mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
32" circular needle in US size 2 (2.75mm) (or one size down from size needed to obtain gauge) for knitting back and forth portion of bodice front and back
dk:
16” circular needle in US size 2 (2.75mm) for armhole trim and neckband
32” circular needle in US size 2 (2.75mm) and US size 5 (3.75mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
32" circular needle in US size 4 (3.5mm) (or one size down from size needed to obtain gauge) for knitting back and forth portion of bodice front and back
worsted:
16” circular needle in US size 4 (3.5mm) for armhole trim and neckband
32” circular needle in US size 4 (3.5mm) and US size 7 (4.5mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
32" circular needle in US size 6 (4mm) (or one size down from size needed to obtain gauge) for knitting back and forth portion of bodice front and back
bulky:
16” circular needle in US size 8 (5mm) for armhole trim and neckband
32” circular needle in US size 8 (5mm) and US size 10 (6mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
32" circular needle in US size 9 (5.5mm) (or one size down from size needed to obtain gauge) for knitting back and forth portion of bodice front and back
Notions
tapestry needle, scissors, 1 stitch marker, 1 locking stitch marker or safety pin, scrap yarn or stitch holders, measuring tape
Pattern Notes
The shoulder seams in this pattern are joined using the 3 needle bind-off method which creates a tidy seam with minimal bulk. Armhole ribbing and neckline ribbing are completed after joining shoulder seams.
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