Knit top-down, the Ara Vest begins with garter stitch for the yoke. The body is Stockinette stitch with an intarsia detail on the back using a 1x1 rib. The rib is created by holding two yarns together, a singles worsted weight and a fingering mohair to add texture and a mesmerizing halo effect. The same two yarns are used for the i-cord edging, creating a subtle yet vibrant contrast between the body and edge. The armholes are accented by a few rounds of i-cord. The vest is designed to be open at the front, and the two sides do not touch. Non-closure promotes ease of movement in the garment.

YARN
MC: Worsted weight 58g/2oz (110g/3.9oz, 150g/5.3oz, 200g/7oz, 250g/8.8oz, 300g/10.6oz)

CC1: Worsted weight 20g/0.7oz (30g/1.1oz, 40g/1.4oz, 50g/1.8oz, 60g/2.1oz, 70g/2.5oz)

CC2: Lace weight 20g/0.7oz (30g/1.1oz, 40g/1.4oz, 50g/1.8oz, 60g/2.1oz, 70g/2.5oz)

Original sample knit in following yarns:
MC: American Ewe Tweed, color Birch Bark, 89% Merino and Rambouillet wool/6% acrylic/5% rayon (Merino and Rambouillet wool from Shaniko Wool Co.), 237 yds per 113 g
I-cord and ribbing yarns:
CC: Manos del Uruguay Maxima, color M2500, 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 219 yds per 100g
CC2: Shibui Knits, Silk Cloud, Flaxen, 60% Kid Mohair, 40% Silk, 330 yds per 25 g (this yarn is discontinued check yarnsub.com for alternatives)

NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
4 stitch markers, scrap yarn

GAUGE
20 stitches and 31 rows = 4” (10 cm) st st
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) garter st

SIZES
BABY AND CHILD 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

CHEST MEASUREMENTS
16.5 (20.75, 25, 28.25, 29.5, 31) in / 42 (52.5, 63.5, 72, 75, 78.5) cm, including i-cord edging