A trifecta of solid broad stripes is punctuated by slip-stitch trios of a multicolor yarn, which also tips the armholes and button band of this V-neck cardigan vest.

MATERIALS
• 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 100yd/91m) of Trendsetter Tonalita in #2355 old world (wool/acrylic)
• 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 100yd/91m) of Trendsetter/Lane Borgosesia Merino Otto 8-ply in #20964 charcoal (A), #200 bordeaux (B) and #26900 camel (C) (merino wool)
• One each size 5 and 6 (3.75 and 4mm) circular needles, 40”/100cm length
• One size 5 circular needle, 16”/40cm length
• Four 1”/25mm buttons, Trendsetter buttons #66211-36 www.trendsetteryarns.com

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Sized for Man’s Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XXLarge. Shown in size Large.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Chest (buttoned) 41½ (44½, 49½, 52½, 57½)“/105.5 (113, 126, 133.5, 146)cm
• Length 23 (24, 25, 27, 28)”/58.5 (61, 63.5, 68.5, 71)cm

GAUGES
• 23 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles.
• 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/10cm over k1, p1 rib (unstretched) using size 6 (4mm) needles.
• 12 sts and 10 rows = 4”/10cm over puff st using size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook.