Big V Vest by Melissa Matthay

Big V Vest

Knitting
December 2008
Sport (12 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
726 - 968 yards (664 - 885 m)
36"-39"-42"
English
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Stripes and unique construction combine to create a “big V” shape that will flatter any figure. Knit the upper half with size 5 needles, then pick up stitches along the bottom edge and knit the lower half with size 10 needles. A ruffled cast-off completes the look.

Pattern calls for:
Sport-weight 50% bamboo 50% cotton yarn
484 (605, 847) yards MC
121 yards CC
5 1” buttons

Gauge in stockinette:
Using US size 8 needles, 18 sts and 22 rows = 4”
Using US size 10 needles, 16 sts and 19 rows = 4”