About the pattern
The Birch Vest is a light flowy vest that wears like a tank. The name of the pattern is inspired by the way bark on birch trees curls and flows. This vest is versatile in that it can be worn mostly open for a flowy Summer look as well as with every closure done up for a perfect top for transitional seasons like Fall and Spring. The pattern is worked on 4.5mm needles with simple techniques making it a very fast and easy knit for all skill levels. The pattern is worked flat starting with the individual front panels. Then the front panels are combined to work the back all in one piece leaving just the sides to seam.

Pattern language: English
Skill level: Beginner

Sizes
This pattern is available in 9 different sizes from XS to 5XL
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Measurements
Design to fit a bust measurement of 71-81 (82-91) 92-101 (102-111) 112-121 (122-131) 132-141 (142-151)152-158 cm. 28-31 (32-35) 36-39 (40-43) 44-47 (48-50) 51-55 (56-59) (60-62) Inches.
1.5 inch (4cm) positive ease is worked into the pattern.

Yarn
525 (575) 625 (675) 725 (775) 835 (895) 955 meters Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino (fingering) held together with 525 (575) 625 (675) 725 (775) 835 (895), 955 meters Cascade Heritage Sock (fingering) to achieve Worsted weight. Or 525 (575) 625 (675) 725 (775) 835 (895) 955 meters of Drops Cotton Merino.

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) needles.
Gauge: 20 sts x 27 rows for 4in x 4in (10cm x 10cm) after blocking.
Notions: Tapestry needle, hook and eye closures, needle and thread.

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