“When designing this vest I was interested in exploring a minimalist shape that would be flattering to the wearer. The sloping shoulder lines and gusseted armholes create a relaxed feel without added bulk. The body of the garment fits with just enough ease to flatter without requiring waist shaping. A classic allover texture pattern keeps the silhouette as the focus while allowing subtle details like the overlapping neckband and tubular cast ons/bind offs to shine.” – Jared Flood
YARDAGE
- Approximately 700 (775, 875, 970, 1080, 1175) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
YARN
- 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
- Photographed in color Artifact
Gauge
- Finished Gauge: 18 stitches & 28 rows = 4″ in Textured Stitch Pattern with Size A needles, after blocking
Needles
- Size A (for Main Body):
One 32″ circular (or pair of straights) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8) - Size B (for Tubular Cast On and Bands):
One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles, four sizes smaller than Size A needles
Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4) - Size C (for Ribbing and Bands):
One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles, three sizes smaller than Size A needles
Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5) - Size D (For Bands):
One each 16″ and 32″ circular needles, two sizes smaller than Size A needles
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)
If using the Magic Loop method for working Armhole Edgings in the round, the Size B, C, and D 32″ circular needles can be used and the Size B, C, and D 16″ circular needles omitted.
Finished dimensions
- 32 (35½, 39, 42½, 46, 49½)” finished bust circumference, seamed
- Intended Ease: +2-4″
- Sample shown is size 35½” with + 1½” ease on model
