April's Vest by Vicky Knits

April's Vest

Knitting
June 2022
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 19.5 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
569 - 1094 yards (520 - 1000 m)
XS-5XL
English
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OVERVIEW:
Language - English
Level - Beginner
Techniques Used - knit, purl, 1x1 rib, cast on, cast off, k2tog and ssk1. Knit up in 2 panels, seamed together and completed with a neckline and armholes that are knit along the edge of the vest.


SIZING:
The pattern includes sizes XS to 5XL and the sample is knit in size M
Size modelled in reference photos - M


MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Yarn: Wool and the Gang - Feeling Good Yarn (50g / 130m per ball. 70% Baby Alpaca, 7% Merino, 23% Nylon)
Or a yarn that is similar in length and weight and is knit with 6-7mm needles
Approximate yarn balls required for each size:
XS - 4, S - 4, M - 5, L - 5, XL - 6, 2XL - 7, 3XL - 7, 4XL - 8, 5XL - 8


TOOLS REQUIRED:
6.5mm (US10.5) single point knitting needles
(If you have size 6 or 7 needles at home, it should also work fine, just make sure to match the gauge to the one below)
5mm (US8) circular knitting needles (suggested length 80cm) Stitch holder
Approx. 5mm crochet hook or tapestry needle
Scissors


TENSION SWATCH
10cmX10cm = approx. 16 stitches and 19.5 rows, knit in stockinette stitch with 6.5mm needles.


This pattern is written and created by me and pattern tested by other knitters, please allow for human errors as they are inevitable. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, I’d be more than happy to answer your questions.

This pattern is written for personal, non-commercial use. Copy, distribution or commercial use of this pattern or any parts is not allowed.

Please tag me in your photos of your April’s vest! I’d love to see your creations :)

Happy Knitting!
Vicky xx