Natalie Vest by Melissa Leapman

Natalie Vest

Knitting
February 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
747 - 1245 yards (683 - 1138 m)
32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54 inches
English
Out of print. This pattern was available for $5.00.

Oversized and open make this vest a comfortable cover up for warmer weather. The mesh-like lace pattern creates a touchable weave along the shawl collar and hem. Note that the pattern states the garment is to be worn with both fronts overlapping an inch over each other.

Finished width dimensions:
46.5, 51.5, 57, 61, 66.5, 72.5 cm
18.25, 20.25, 22.25, 24, 26.25, 28.5 inches

Yarn Information:
Photographed in 3307 Cocoa
3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 skeins
747, 996, 996, 996, 1245, 1245 yards

Gauge notes:

  • 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over stockinette stitch using larger needles.
  • 16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over Openwork pattern using larger needles.