Mustjala, a parish on the largest Estonian island, is known for intricate vikkel stitch patterns on white gloves, mittens and stockings. The stitch pattern for this vest is inspired by one of Mustjala’s many vikkel glove patterns.

This vest is knit from the bottom up. The body features a panel of vikkel twisted stitches on the front and back surrounded by 1x1 ribbing.

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Recommended positive ease: 0–4” / 0–10 cm.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 34 (37.75, 42.25, 46, 50) 53.75, 58.25, 62, 66, 72.75“ / 85 (94.5, 105.5, 115, 125) 134.5, 145.5, 155, 165, 182 cm
Armhole Circumference: 15.5 (16.5, 16.5, 18, 18.75) 19.5, 19.5, 19.5, 20.25, 20.5” / 39 (41, 41, 45, 46.5) 48.5, 48.5, 48.5, 50.5 51.5 cm
Length from Underarm to Hem: 13.75 (14, 14, 14.25, 14.25) 14.5, 14.75, 14.75, 14.75, 14.75“ / 35 (35.5, 35.5, 36, 36) 37, 37.5, 37.5, 37.5, 37.5 cm Neck Length: 2” / 5 cm
Neck Circumference: 17.5 (17.5, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25) 19, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75” / 44 (44, 45.5, 45.5, 45.5) 47.5, 49.5, 49.5, 49.5, 49.5 cm

YARN
The Grey Sheep Co Stein Fine Wool 4ply (100% non superwash British wool, 180 yds / 165 m – 50 g)
4 (5, 6, 6, 7) 8, 9, 10, 11, 11 skeins of Ace of Spades

Or 4ply fingering weight in the following amounts: 684 (806, 918, 1066, 1210) 1361, 1505, 1649, 1814, 1980 yds / 626 (737, 840, 975, 1106) 1244, 1376, 1508, 1659, 1811 m

NEEDLES
US 3 / 3.25 mm – 16” / 40 cm circular needles for neck
US 5 / 3.75 mm – 32” / 80 cm circular needles (2 sets) for body

GAUGE
21 sts x 31 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm in 1x1 rib after blocking

TECHNIQUES USED
· Vikkel twisted stitches
· Steeking