Groovy Checkers Vest by Tori Gurbisz

Groovy Checkers Vest

Knitting
June 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern with Larger Needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1000 - 3000 yards (914 - 2743 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Vest is worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. When changing colors, do not cut yarn, carry it loosely up the side.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust: 37¾ (42¼, 46½, 49½, 53¾) (58¼, 62½, 65½, 69¾)”
Length: 27½ (28¼, 28¾, 29¼, 29½) (30, 30¼, 30¼, 31)”

MATERIALS:
Premier® Yarns Cotton Fair® (52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, 317yds/290m)
• MC: 27-27 Blush – 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10, 11) balls
• CC: 27-29 Mango – 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
• US Size 4 (3.5 mm) and US Size 3 (3.25 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holder or waste yarn
• Removable/locking stitch markers

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Knit and purl stitches.
• K2tog and ssk decreases.
• Changing colors.
• Slipping stitches.
• Picking up and knitting.
• Placing stitches on hold.
• Seaming.