Easy-to-knit vest in traditional Chinese red, representing happiness and strength. Vest features seed stitch borders, button loops, and attractive stand-up neckline. Vest is worked in one piece to underarm, and then fronts and back and worked separately to shoulders.

Measurements:

• Size A: 42” / 107 cm chest; 21.5” / 54.5 cm length
• Size B: 46” / 117 cm chest; 23” / 58.5 cm length
• Size C: 50” / 127 cm chest; 24.5” / 62 cm length

Needles:

• US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needles
• US 3 / 3.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm and 16” / 40 cm circular needles

Notions:

• Seven 3/8” / 10 mm shank buttons
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders

Techniques: (included in book)

• Three-needle bind-off
• Pick up stitches by knitting
• Button loops