Diamonds and Champagne is a timeless design that takes a classic vest silhouette and pairs it with geometric stranded colorwork in modern colors and luxurious yarn. Knit in incredibly soft Valley Yarns Hampden, this versatile layering piece is knit in the round from the hem to the underarms, where the back and front are worked flat separately before being seamed at the shoulders. Ribbed trims provide a clean finish at the hem, neck, and armholes and complete this piece. Add this elegant vest to your fall wardrobe and let it pair with everything from casual weekend looks to business blazers and buttondowns. Colorwork pattern is charted only.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Shown in size S
Bust – 29¾ (34¼, 38¾, 43¼) (47¾, 52, 56½)”
Length – 22¾ (23¼, 23¾, 24¼) (24¾, 25¼, 25¾)”

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Hampden (50% Baby Alpaca/ 35% Fine Merino Wool/ 15% Mulberry Silk; 50g/95yds)
MC – 6 (6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10) hanks #11 Evergreen
CC – 2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) hanks #03 Silver Grey

Needles:
US 4 (3.50mm) 16” and 32” circular
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 32” circular

Other Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders, yarn needle

Gauge: 21½ sts and 24 rows/rnds = 4” in chart pattern