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This sleeveless vest features a flattering V-neck and was inspired by 1940s images of Marlene Dietrich! It is a timeless classic, suitable for any season when you want some extra warmth and class!
This vest is worked bottom up in the round until the armholes are reached and then it is split and worked flat. The body of the vest is worked in easy texture stitches that are based on patterns found in vintage sweaters, consisting of a Broken Rib stitch which is worked as a 2x2 “shifted“ version. Neckline, armholes, and waistband are all worked in 2x2 plain Rib to match the texture stitch.

Sizes
XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X).
Sample shown in Size L, 111 cm / 43 3/4” Finished Circumference at widest point of torso, modelled with 9.5 cm / 3 ¾“ positive ease.



Finished Measurements
Body Circumference: 81.5 (88.5, 103.5) (111, 125.5, 133) (140.5, 155, 162.5) cm / 31 ½ (34 ½, 40 ¼)(43, 48 ½, 51 ½) (54 ¼, 60, 63)“
Overall Length (neck to hem): 47.5 (48, 49.5) (51, 53, 53) (54.5, 54.5, 55.5) cm / 18 ¾ (19, 19 ½) (20, 20 ¾, 20 ¾) (21 ½, 21 ½, 21 ¾)”



Gauge
22 sts / 28 rnds or rows = 10 cm / 4” in Broken Rib/Shifted Rib (from chart), gently blocked



Materials
Yarn:
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Merino DK / Light Worsted
100% SW Merino, 100g/3.5oz, 200m/220yd

Yardage:
4 (4, 5)(5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) skeins. Sample Shown in Iron Horse.

Yardage Estimate: Approx 643 (709, 848)(929, 1087, 1153)(1244, 1375, 1454) m / 707 (780, 933)(1022, 1196, 1269)(1369, 1512, 1599) yds

Needle sizes:
One set size 4.00 mm / US 6 circular needles, or size(s) needed to achieve gauge.
One pair size 4.00 mm / US 6 straight needles (optional, for working front panels)

Notions:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (at least 10 (10, 10) (10, 14, 14) (14, 14, 14)), waste yarn for holding live sts.



Notes
This V-neck vest is worked from the bottom up in the round to the armholes, and then is split and the back and front are worked flat separately.
The armhole and neckline trims are worked from picked up sts.
The centre front and back sections are worked in “Shifted Rib” creating diagonal lines, while the side sections are worked in traditional Broken Rib.