Joelle's Favorite Vest by Purl Soho

Joelle's Favorite Vest

Knitting
March 2011
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
67 stitches = 4 inches
in 3 x 3 rib, unblocked and unstretched
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1260 - 1680 yards (1152 - 1536 m)
Small/Medium (Medium/Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 3 (4) skeins of Madeline’s Tosh’s Tosh Merino Light. Approximately 1,260 (1,680) yards required. This color is “Silver Fox”.
  • A US 2 (3 mm), 24 or 32-inch circular needle
  • 4 small stitch holders (or 2 small and 1 large)

GAUGE
67 stitches = 4 inches in 3 x 3 rib, unblocked and unstretched

38 stitches = 4 inches in 3 x 3 rib, blocked and stretched

SIZES
NOTE: These measurements are taken from blocked garments that were fully stretched and, because of the nature of ribbing, are somewhat approximate. If you want to finesse smaller or in between sizes you can block your finished vest more gently.

Small/Medium (Medium/Large)

  • Finished Length from Top to Bottom: 36 (42) inches across, 29 (29) inches
  • Finished Width of Fronts: 6¼ (7¾) inches
  • Finished Width of Back: 13 (14¾) inches across
  • Length of Armholes: 8 inches

FIT
The length measurements are the same for both sizes, and you have a choice of how to wear the vest: either 9½ inches from hem to underarm with an 11½ inch collar; or upside down with 11½ inches from hem to underarm and a 9½ inch collar.