The CALM long vest No.1 is crocheted from side to side, and NOT from top to bottom. It is crocheted all in one piece and is worked in half doub. crochet stitches in back loops only. That creates this beautiful “Brioche-knit” look .

Begin by crocheting a swatch (no blocking) to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge before starting the project – note that the gauge needs to be correct both in width and height, for you to be able to achieve the measurements given.

Size guide
The CALM long vest No.1 is designed to have a loose/oversize fitting. With a positive ease at approx. 35-45cm in size XS-XL and 20-40cm in size 2XL-5XL. The sizes XS/S (M/L/XL) 2XL/3XL (4XL/5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of approx. 80-90 (100-110) 120-140 (150) cm.
I have combined the sizes based on my personal experience, that a bigger chest measure gives You a more suitable look with a smaller positive ease.

The measurements for the finished garment are given on the fourth page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best.
TIP: I am wearing a size M/L/XL in the picture. I am normally a size XL, with a bust width of 110cm.

Sizes: XS/S (M/L/XL) 2XL/3XL (4XL/5XL)
There is also a guide included, on how to increase both length and width.

Bust circumference: approx. 128cm (145cm) 160cm (177cm)

Length mid back: approx. 73cm (76cm) 82cm (85cm)
(Look at the guide, if You wish to extend the length of the vest)

Gauge: 8 rows x 13 hdc blo = approx. 10 x 10 cm. NO wash or blocking

Needle: 7 mm - Preferable a needle with a pointy tip, such as KnitPro´s bamboo or wood needles. It makes it easier working in back loops only, and especially to work into a firm sc by the edge.

Materials:
XS/S - approx. 825m (M/L/XL - approx. 972m) 2XL/3XL - approx. 1.135m (4XL/5XL - approx. 1.300m)
Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 108 m 118 yds) held together with the same mentioned meters of Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m 231 yds)

The yardage is mentioned in meters, for you to calculate the yardage by looking at the yarn length.
You have to buy the mentioned meters of each type of yarn - both Double Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair.

The shown sample is a size M/L/XL using 9 skeins Double Sunday and 5 skeins Tynn Silk Mohair.

Colours in the picture (Camel colour):
1 strand Double Sunday 108m/50g - 100 % merino wool - colour #2542 - Sandnes Garn
Together with:
1 strand Tynn Silk Mohair 212m/25g - 57 % mohair, 28 % silk, 15 % wool - colour #2543 - Sandnes Garn

Colours in the picture (Colour Block):
1 strand Børstet Alpakka 110m/50g - 96% brushed alpaca and 4% nylon - from Sandnes Garn
Colours:
Grey melange #1042
Powder Rose #4602
Blue #6046
(The brown yarn is an old leftover scrap yarn)

Techniques:
This pattern require a chainless foundation, both for the first row and to make both armholes. There is a picture guide included in the pattern, and a link to my guiding videos on YouTube.

This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.

Happy crocheting ;)