Adelaide Open-Back Vest by Kim Barnette

Adelaide Open-Back Vest

Knitting
January 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
615 - 861 yards (562 - 787 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL)
English
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Adelaide: Worsted weight pure merino in a palette of sumptuous heathers. This affordable merino is a go-to worsted weight you’ll return to time and time again. The five neutral shades and seven classic colors are all subtly heathered, adding depth and nuance to your projects. The two plies and a firm z twist give it bounce and spring.


Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL). Shown in size XS.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 32½ (35, 38½, 41, 44)“
Length: 21 (22, 22½, 24, 24½)”

Yarn
Adelaide by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% merino; 50 g = 123 yards)
5 (5, 6, 6, 7) hanks 3647 Denim Blue

Needles
Knitting needles and circular needle (16”) in size US 7 (4.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
One ⅝“ button (see note)

Gauge
19 sts and 29 rows = 4” in St st. Take time to save time, check your gauge.