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Bright River
Chic, sexy, and stylish, this is a handknit luxury version of the classic insulated vest. The simple but fetching Cartridge Belt Rib stitch draws in to create a shapely garment that can be worn alone or over your favorite wool base layer. Add a winter coat for comfort in the chilliest weather or wear it with a skirt for holiday get-togethers. It’s worked in the round from the bottom up with waist shaping and a raglan yoke. The cowl neck is picked up and shaped with graduating needle sizes.
Finished Sizes
271⁄4 (311⁄4, 351⁄4, 391⁄4, 421⁄2, 461⁄2)“ (69 79.5, 89.5, 99.5, 108, 118) cm bust circumference and 253⁄4 (261⁄2, 27, 273⁄4, 283⁄4, 291⁄4)“ (65.5 67.5, 68.5, 70.5, 73, 74.5 cm) long.
Shown in size 311⁄4” (79.5) cm.
Intended to be worn with 0–2” (0–5 cm) of negative ease.
Yarn
843 (939, 1,113, 1,250, 1,442, 1,617) yd (771 858, 1,017, 1,143, 1,318, 1,478 m) Aran weight (#4 medium).
Shown here: The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby alpaca, 40% merino wool, 20% silk; 98 yd 89 m/50 g): color Olive Leaf, 9 (10, 12, 13, 15, 17) skeins.
Needles
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) 16” and 24” (40 and 60 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double- pointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular (cir).
Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular (cir).
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge
20 sts and 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) over Cartridge Belt Rib using smallest needle.
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- First published: July 2016
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