Pattern Description from Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2009: “Barry Klein takes the term ‘tickled pink’ literally. His stockinette-stitch vest, which features a figure-flattering front draped piece, is elegantly embellished with ‘Boa Handpainted Ostrich and Goose Down Feathers,’ dyed specifically to coordinate with Trendsetter Yarns’ ‘Kashmir.’

“Standard-fitting A-line vest with ostrich feather trim edges.”

Knitted Measurements:

• Sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
• Bust 30 (34, 37, 40½)“/76 (86, 94, 103)cm
• Length 22½ (23½, 24½, 25)“/57 (60, 62, 63.5)cm

Materials:

• 7 (8, 9, 10) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 110yd/100m) of Trendsetter Yarns Kashmir (cashmere/silk) in #64 bubblegum (A)
• 4.5yd/4m of Trendsetter Yarns Boa (hand-painted ostrich and goose down feathers) in rose blossom (B)
• One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Small amount of glue or clear nail polish
• Scrap yarn