Knit Vest with Nubbles and Iceland Wool by Dawn Leeseman

Knit Vest with Nubbles and Iceland Wool

Knitting
January 2005
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in using Nubbles in Garter stitch. Block and measure.
US 11 - 8.0 mm
475 - 701 yards (434 - 641 m)
Women's S (M) (L) (XL) (1X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Summary: A highly textured wool vest.

Finished measurements:

  • Bust: 37.75 (41) (45) (49) (53)
  • Length: 17 (17.5) (18.5) (19) (19.5)

Needle type:

  • US 11 / 8.0 mm 26” circular needles
  • US 11 / 8.0 mm 16” circular needles
  • US 11 / 8.0 mm double pointed needles for I-cord button loop

Additional materials:

  • button
  • 3 stitch holders

Both Iceland and Nubbles are bulky weight yarns.

Additional gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows = 4 inches using Iceland in Broken Rib stitch. Block and measure the swatch.

The pattern suggests these colors:

  • Iceland - Strawberry Pink #4891
  • Nubbles - New Picnic #409