What you need
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL · To fit bust 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52 inches · Finished bust 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 inches |
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| Yarn | Chunky / bulky weight wool or wool blend, about 120 yd / 109 m per 100 g. 536 to 917 yards (5 to 8 x 100 g skeins) depending on size. |
| Needles | US 11 / 8 mm circular (32 inch / 80 cm) for the body. US 10.5 / 6.5 mm for the rib hem, the collar and the armhole bands. |
| Gauge (tension) | 12 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches in the lattice on US 11; 14 sts and 18 rows = 4 inches in 1x1 rib, relaxed, on US 10.5 |
Skills you’ll use
- Knit
- Purl
- K2tog
- Ssk
- I-cord
- Three-needle bind-off
- Picking up stitches
- Suitable for an advanced beginner who has knitted one garment before.
What’s in the PDF
- 21-page PDF, fully written out for six sizes
- The lattice as a chart AND written out row by row, so you can work it either way
- Photographs of the finished vest and close-ups of the lattice, collar and toggles
- Construction diagram, full schematic and a separate front-piece schematic
- A toggle placement diagram with exact measurements for every size
- Yarn quantities in yards, metres, skeins and grams for every size
- A "How the Numbers Close" page so you can see the maths adds up
Questions about this pattern
Are there cables in the lattice?
No — the entire lattice is knit and purl stitches only, so it is much easier than it looks.
How do the toggles fasten?
Four duffle toggles sit against four knitted i-cord loops; both are explained in full inside the pattern.
What experience do I need?
It suits an advanced beginner who has knitted one garment before; every technique has its own explanation inside.