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SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}
Finished chest circumference:
80 (92, 101, 112, 120) {128, 136, 144, 152, 160} cm /
31¼ (36, 39¾, 44, 47) {50¼, 53½, 56½, 59¾, 63}”
Shown in size 3 with no ease

CONSTRUCTION
MEADOWFULL is worked in pieces and assembled with visible, crocheted seams. The front and back are worked from side to side, with a floral-inspired lace panel incorporated into the front. Shoulder shaping and a crew neck collar are worked directly into the selvedge edges of each piece (pattern includes variation for a turtleneck collar). The two pieces are then crocheted together at the shoulders and sides.
Note: all crocheted seams can be replaced with sewn seams if desired.

SHAPE & FIT
MEADOWFULL is a straight-bodied vest with a snug to relaxed fit. It is intended to sit on top of the shoulders and finish at the high hip.

CHOOSING A SIZE
To choose the correct size for you, two body measurements are important:

• Chest - measure around the fullest part of your upper torso
• Shoulder to shoulder - measure the distance from one shoulder edge to the other, making sure to keep the tape measure flat.

For the best fit, pick a size that allows for 0-10cm/0-4” positive ease at the chest, and which measures 1-3cm/” less than your shoulder-to-shoulder measurement.
Note: Suggestions on how to adapt the fit to your body shape are included in the pattern.

YARN
Honer och Eir Nutiden (fingering/sport weight; 100% unspun wool) in GLIMT (cream) or TUNNET (light grey-green) held double
Quantity - 225 (250, 300, 350, 400) {450, 500, 575, 650, 725} g
Note on the featured yarn: Nutiden is an unspun wool (also sometimes referred to as “pencil roving”) for which length/metre information is not available. This is because each batch is unique and density, thickness and length all vary. I have therefore provided information on how many grams of Nutiden are needed per size. Tips on working with this yarn are given in the Appendix. To substitute for a different yarn, please see “Yarn Alternatives” and “Yardage Required” below.

Yarn Alternatives
This garment is designed for a heavy fingering/sport weight yarn held double, OR for a single strand of worsted (aran) weight yarn. To obtain similar results to the featured yarn, use a lofty, woollen-spun, non-superwash wool (a few suggestions are given in the Appendix). Alternatively, anything with a natural halo (i.e. something that looks a bit fuzzy or hairy) and which will bloom with blocking will also work. For example, you could use alpaca, a rustic and untreated wool, or either of those held together with a strand of mohair. The vest will feel significantly heavier if made in a plant-based fibre such as linen or cotton, or in a yarn containing silk.

Yardage Required
720 (800, 960, 1120, 1280) {1440, 1600, 1840, 2080, 2320} m / 790 (880, 1050, 1230, 1400) {1580, 1750, 2020, 2280, 2540} yds of sport weight yarn, held double
OR
360 (400, 480, 560, 640) {720, 800, 920, 1040, 1160} m / 395 (440, 525, 615, 700) {790, 875, 1010, 1140, 1270} yds of worsted weight yarn on its own

FABRIC TYPE
MEADOWFULL is worked in 3rd loop HTC ribbing using a soft and airy wool yarn in a medium weight. The resulting fabric is squishy and warm with a medium amount of drape. It will want to stretch sideways over time, as both the front and back are worked from side-to-side. To counteract this, you can focus on stretching the piece lengthways when blocking. Always store your garment flat rather than on a hanger to prevent it from becoming misshapen.

HOOKS, NEEDLES + NOTIONS
4.0mm and 4.5mm hooks, or as required to obtain gauge
2 removable stitch markers
Wool needle

GAUGE
13 sts x 10 rows = 10x10 cm / 4”x4” in HTC 3rd loop ribbing, using larger hook and measured after wet blocking.
13 sts x 4 rows = 10x8 cm / 4”x3” in lace pattern
Note: both the ribbing and the lace pattern are quite stretchy. If you use a lofty yarn (such as the one featured), you will be able to block the garment (quite aggressively if necessary) to your desired measurements.

TECHNIQUES TO ENJOY
Foundation stitches
Cluster stitches
Lace
Short rows
Increasing & decreasing
HTC 3rd loop and back loop ribbing
Crocheted seams

PATTERN INCLUDES

• Clear written instructions in UK terms
• Stitch diagrams
• Professionally tech-edited & test-crocheted instructions
• UK to US term conversion chart
• Step-by-step illustrations of the garment construction
• Suggestions on how to adapt the garment to fit your body

SPECIAL THANKS
My deepest gratitude to my editor Elly and all the lovely testers who gave their time.

SHARING IS CARING
Share your makes using the #meadowfullvest and #emmyandlien hashtags, and tagging @emmyandlien on social media.