Growing up with his aunt and uncle on their moisture farm, Luke has always dreamed of becoming a pilot. He finally gets his chance at the end of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope when he joins the Rebel Starfleet in their attack on the Death Star. With many talented pilots flying X-wings equipped with droids, the Rebel Alliance is the first line of defense against the Empire, and a force to be reckoned with in battle. The uniform worn by Luke and the other Alliance pilots in A New Hope is an undisputed classic: a bright orange flight suit, helmet, harness, thermal gloves, insulated boots, and a white flak vest, worn to protect the upper torso.

Now Luke’s famous flak vest can be a part of your personal wardrobe. Versatile enough to be worn as a costume or an everyday accessory, this cropped vest is a must for any fan. Knit in two identical pieces, the front and back of the flak vest are trapezoidal-shaped, edged in attached i-cord, and joined by narrow straps going over the shoulders. The textured welting technique is done by picking up stitches from a previous row and three-needle joining as it is knit. An attached belt with belt loops creates a fitted look, cinching in at the waist.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Shown in size M.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To fit Chest/Bust: 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58, 60–62) in. / 71–76 (81.5–86.5, 91.5–96.5, 101.5–106.5, 112–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147.5, 152.5–157.5) cm
Length: 17¼ (17¾, 17¾, 18¼, 18½, 18¾, 18¾, 19¼, 19¼) in. / 44 (45, 45, 46.5, 47, 47.5, 47.5, 49, 49) cm, including shoulder straps

YARN
Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn, shown in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted (100% fine Highland wool; 123 yd. / 112 m per 1¾ oz. / 50 g hank), in color #1303 Highland Fleece, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13) hanks

NEEDLES
US size 9 / 5.5 mm, 24 in. / 60 cm long circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge in St st
US size 5 / 3.75 mm, 24 in. / 60 cm and 32 in. / 80 cm or 40 in. / 100 cm long circular needle, and pair of straight or double-pointed needles (optional for belts and straps)

NOTIONS
Locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle
One 1½ in. / 40 mm tri-glide slide buckle

GAUGES
17½ sts and 27 rows = 4 in. / 10 cm in St st with larger needles
21 sts and 33 rows = 4 in. / 10 cm in St st with smaller needles
17½ sts and 55 rows = 4 in. / 10 cm in Welt patt with larger needles
Make sure to check your gauges.