I made this beautiful vest out of Darn Good Yarn’s Original recycled sari silk yarn. Made of leftover threads from sari mills, this yarn is a mix of lustrous, vibrant colors. I kept the design of the vest simple to allow the yarn’s sheen and texture to show. It’s knit entirely in garter stitch, so no purling!

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Supplies:
US 6 (4 mm) long circular needle
US H8 (5 mm) crochet hook
6 balls Darn Good Yarn’s Fair Trade Premium Recycled Silk Sari Yarn
7” (about 18 cm) zipper
Sewing needle
Thread to match zipper
Stitch holders and markers (scrap yarn will do)
Weaving needle

Skills:
Cast on
Bind off
Knit
Picking up stitches
Single crochet
Basic sewing

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 38” (96.5 cm)
Waist circumference: 36” (91.5 cm)
Front width (laid flat): 15” (38 cm)
Back width (laid flat): 15” (38 cm)
Shoulder to hem length: 16” (40.5 cm)
Armhole length: 9” (23 cm)
Armhole width: 4” (10 cm)