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DESCRIPTION
The South Slope Vest is a little twist on the basic vest. Special techniques are used to work micro-stripes without creating a million ends to weave in! You could knit it up in classic neutral colors for a timeless classic or choose adventurous bright colors for a statement piece. Whether you’re a first-time vest knitter or a long-time vest enthusiast, this simple vest is easy to pair with button-downs, tees, blouses, or can even be worn alone as a tank.

This gender-neutral pattern has two fit options with 10 sizes each so that you can get your own ideal fit. Worked top-down in worsted weight yarn, this vest is also a wonderfully quick knit!

SIZING
This pattern is graded to 2 fit types with 10 sizes each. Fit I is graded based on a traditional women’s sizing chart and has narrower shoulders, shorter armhole depth, and a shorter body. Fit II is graded based on a traditional men’s sizing chart and has wider shoulders, deeper armhole depth, and a longer body.

Both fits are designed to fit bodies with bust/chest measurements between 30-66” (75-165 cm). All sizes include an additional 4” (10 cm) of ease in the finished garment. See the pattern details pages linked below for detailed fit information and a full schematic.

FIT I - PATTERN DETAILS (PDF)
FIT II - PATTERN DETAILS (PDF)

SAMPLE
Photos show Fit I Size B worn with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease at the bust on a body with a height of 5’2” / 157 cm.

TESTERS
Check out the Tester Showcase to view the projects from all my wonderful test knitters! This can be a great way to get color & yarn inspiration, as well as getting a chance to see the fit of this garment on a wide range of different bodies.

YARN
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (worsted weight; 100% French Mérinos d’Arles & Portuguese black Merino; woolen spun; 270 yds / 250 m per 100 g). Sample is shown in Erable (MC) and Argile (CC).

545-1260 yds are required for this project. See the pattern details pages linked above for full yardage requirements.

TECHNIQUES USED
• 1x1 stripes worked flat
• Helical knitting
• Basic increases (M1R, M1L, M1Rp & M1Lp)
• Backwards-Loop CO
• Tubular BO
• German Short Rows
• Picking up sts