Basic Vest
by Sally Melville
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Basic Vest
Basic vest that can be worn as-knitted, or “fulled” - a process that deliberately shrinks wool to make a more felt-like fabric.
Experience Level:
- Intermediate
- Simple shaping
- Mid-level finishing
Fit: Loose
Measurements for sizes S (M, L, 1X, 2X):
Chest: 41 (45, 49, 53, 57)“
Length: 24”
Yarn:
- Light-weight wool, not superwash (if fulling)
- Medium-weight wool (if not fulling)
- 710 (780, 850, 930, 1000) yds
Additional Materials: 1 separating zipper (length determined by finished garment)
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