Gama

Knitting
May 2019
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
650 - 1140 yards (594 - 1042 m)
Chest/bust circumference: 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)”
English
This pattern is available for free.

Lightweight and flowy, Gama’s loose shape and breathable fabric are perfect for warmer weather. Small textural stitches play across the fabric, showing off the delicate halo of Milo’s linen-merino fiber blend.


FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest/bust circumference:
32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)”
Vest shown measures 40½”, modeled with 7½” ease by a size 2 mannequin

MATERIALS
Manos Del Uruguay MILO (65% merino, 35% linen; approx. 380 yd / 350 m per 100g), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3)skeins.
Shown in i2419 Baltico.

US 6 / 4 mm circular ndl with 24-29” cable, or size to obtain gauge
Ring markers
Large stitch holder, or waste yarn
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st

NOTES
The front and back hems are worked flat separately and then joined to leave open slits on each side of the vest. The body is worked in the round to the armholes, and then the front, back, and straps are all worked flat. The only seaming is at the shoulders.