MATERIALS

• 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Shepherdess Alpaca, 100% undyed, handspun alpaca. Approximately 350 (380, 430, 464, 535, 565) yards required. We used the color Bantam Hen.

You will also need…

• US 11 (8mm), 20 to 32-inch circular needles
• Two US 11 double pointed needles
• Two locking markers or scrap yarn
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn

NOTE: For a colorful update (plus extended sizing!) in Purl Soho + Manos Del Uruguay’s Lovebird, visit our Drift Vest in Lovebird Ravelry page!

GAUGE
11¼ stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
37 (39¾, 42¾, 45½, 48¼, 51¼)
To fit actual chest circumference of 33–36 (36–39, 39–42, 42–45, 45–48, 48–51) inches, with 1–4 inches of ease.

• Finished Chest Circumference: 37 (39¾, 42¾, 45½, 48¼, 51¼) inches
• Finished Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 20¼ (20½, 22, 22¼, 24, 24¼) inches
• Finished Length of Armhole: 7½ (7¾, 8¼, 8½, 9, 9¼) inches
• Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 12 (12, 13, 13, 14 ¼, 14 ¼) inches

SAMPLE: The sample pictured here is size 37 inches, modeled with 1 inch of ease.