A slightly cropped turtleneck vest, perfect for layering.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL). Shown in size S.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 36 (38¼, 40½, 43, 45½)“
Length: 19 (19½, 20, 20½, 21½)”

Needles
Circular knitting needle (32”) and one double pointed needle (dpn) in size US 6 (4 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Circular knitting needle (16”) in size US 3 (3.25 mm)
Spare circular needle (24” or longer) in same size or one size smaller than main needle

Yarn
Inca Alpaca by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% baby alpaca; 50 g = approx 109 yards)
7 (7, 8, 8, 9) hanks 11155 Brick Red

Other Materials
Cable needle (cn)
Stitch holders
Stitch markers

Gauge
20 sts and 27 rows/rnds = 4” in Rev St st using larger needles; 23½ sts and 27 rows/rnds = 4” in Linked Ribs patt using larger needles; 5-st edgings of 1 x 1 Rib meas ½“ wide using larger needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Notes
The lower back and front are worked separately until the side openings have been completed, then the pieces are joined and worked in the round to the underarms. The upper back and front are divided and worked separately to the shoulders.