Bookworm Vest
by Cheryl Oberle
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Bookworm Vest
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Inspired by the simple and practical working wear worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie Funny Face. Vest is knitted in one piece to the underarms; then fronts and back are worked separately.
Measurements:
- Size A: 44” / 112 cm chest; 30” / 76 cm length
- Size B: 48” / 122 cm chest; 31” / 79 cm length
- Size C: 52” / 132 cm chest; 31” / 79 cm length
Needles:
- US 7 / 4.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needles
- US 5 / 3.75 mm, 16” / 40 cm circular needles
Notions:
- Five 1.5” / 4 cm buttons
- Stitch markers
- Scrap yarn
- Stitch holders
Techniques (included in book):
- Long-tail cast-on
- Pick up stitches by knitting
- Three-needle bind-off
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