The Dragon Vest knitting pattern is a great project for an advanced beginner knitter. It is knitted on large needles with basic stitches and minimal shaping. It contains supporting videos with knitting techniques used in this pattern.

The Dragon Vest is a classic slipover and it is perfect for layering or for wearing alone. Featuring a simple and true to size look, it will never be out of trend. It could be knitted both from cotton or wool yarn. You will want to wear it in the chilly weather year over year.

The vest is worked from bottom upwards in two separate pieces: front and back. Then the parts are sewn together along the sides using mattress stitch. The shoulder seams are sewn with shoulder seam. Armholes and neckline are framed with 1x1 ribbing.

Language: English

Skill Level: beginner+

Sizes: S - M, L, XL

SIZE (to fit bust):
S-M (85-95cm; 33 - 37”), L (95 - 110cm; 37 - 43”), XL (110 - 130cm; 43 - 51”).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS approximate

Size:

S-M 1/2 Bust 52cm (20-21”) Length 60cm (23.5”)

L 1/2 Bust 63cm (24.5”) Length 65cm (25.5”)

XL 1/2 Bust 72cm (28”) Length 70cm (27.5”)

Gauge:
11sts and 19rows = 10x10cm (4x4”) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. The swatch is made with 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles. If your gauge doesn’t match indicated, try going up or down one needles size. It is important to obtain the indicated gauge so that the ready-made item has correct proportions.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
Suggested yarn:
1. Dropd Brushed Alpaca Silk 25g/140m (160 yds) 7, 8, 8 skeins two threads held together.
Note: you can choose another yarn brand. It could be any chunky weight yarn, that allows you to obtain the correct gauge.
• A pair of 4.0mm (US 6, UK 8) straight or circular needles. For the body ribbing, for the neckline and armhole ribbing circular needles are required, as they are worked in the round.
• A pair of 6.0mm (US 10, UK 4) straight or circular needles.
• Tapestry needle.
• Some stitch markers.
• 2 stitch holders or about 100 cm of waste yarn (25”).
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

This listing is a PDF knitting pattern and is available to download upon purchase. Please note that this listing is a pattern, not a physical product.

If you have any questions or need help when knitting this vest please feel free to contact me.

The pattern may not be copied, redistributed, or sold on.
Sale of garments made from this pattern is prohibited.

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