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Ribbed and Ready Vest
STYLE
A vest featuring a longer back length. The armhole is dropped; no picking up stitches to finish! The neck is an extension of the body. Perfect transition piece. Wear it dressy or with jeans. Either way, it just works!
SKILLLS NEEDED
Casting On
Ribbing- Alternating knitting and purling
Binding off
Videos are provided at olioknits.com for basic techniques
YARN
We used Classic Elite’s Chalet or Chateau (70% baby alpaca, 30% bamboo 98 yards/50 grams)
XSmall 6 Small 6 skeins, Medium 7 skeins Large 8 skeins.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Tape measure
Tapestry Needle
Needles – # 10 needle
Please remember that after knitting up your swatch, your needle size may change.
GAUGE
3.5 stitches = 1” square in Stockinette Stitch using a #10 needle
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- First published: February 2016
- Page created: February 24, 2016
- Last updated: September 13, 2016 …
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