VEST 01

#qq_vest03 #qqyarnover

 

SIZE

1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)

To fit chest circumference: 75-85 (85-95, 95-105) (105-115, 115-125, 125-135) (135-145, 145-155, 155-165) cm / 30-34 (34-38, 38-42) (42-46, 46-50, 50-54) (54-58, 58-62, 62-66) inches

Model is wearing size S on 83 cm [33”] chest.

GAUGE

16.5 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches of stockinette stitch on the larger needles in the round, blocked.

Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge! FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished chest circumference: 111.5 (121, 131) (140.5, 150.5, 160) (172, 182, 191.5) cm / 44 (47.5, 51.5) (55.5, 59.5, 63) (67.5, 71.5, 75.5) inches including the intended positive ease of 30-40 cm / 12-16 inches

Length from underarm to hem (adjustable): 28 cm / 11 inches at the Front, 32 cm /12.5 inches at the Back

Note: The length of the body, sleeves and ribbing are easily modified to suit your own body measurements. It’s better to try the sweater on occasionally while working to ensure you get the perfect length for your style. Please be aware that adjusting the lengths of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

YARN

Weight 4 – Aran

4 (4, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) skeins of Drops Air from Garnstudio (65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool | 164 yards/ 50 grams)

Shown in the colorway #50

NEEDLES

5.0 mm [US 8] or size to obtain gauge for the main body and the hem, 80-100 cm [32-40”] circular knitting needles

4.0 mm [US 6], DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the armbands & the neckband

NOTIONS

Sitch markers, stitch holder (use any scrap yarn, spare needle or barber cord, etc.), scrap yarn, tapestry needle