Oregon Vest by Annie Dempsey

Oregon Vest

Knitting
January 2000
Aran (8 wpi) ?
9 stitches = 2 inches
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
695 - 955 yards (636 - 873 m)
adult sizes 38 (41, 44, 47, 50, 53) in at bust
English
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Pattern number GU4103

Pattern Description

This easy to knit outerwear vest with pockets is a favorite for the whole family. Zippered front clusure. Knit in heavy worsted, chunky, or superbulky weight yarn. Adult sizes 38 to 53 inches at bust/chest.

Yarn Requirements

Pattern may be knit in either heavy worsted weight, chunky weight, or superbulky yarn.

Materials for heavy worsted weight yarn: 695 (750, 800, 850, 900, 955) yards heavy worsted weight yarn
Knitting needles sizes 7 & 9 (US)
(Circular needles are recommended for the larger size needle.)
1 24” separating zipper
4 stitch holders; 1 extra knitting needle size 9 or 10
Gauge: 18 sts., 24 rows = 4” on larger needles in stockinette st.

Materials for chunky weight yarn: 535-740 yards chunky weight yarn, US 9 and 10.5 needles. Gauge 3.5 stitches per inch.

Materials for superbulky weight yarn: 410-570 yards superbulky yarn, US 11 and 13 needles. Gauge 2.5 stitches per inch.

Other Materials

24” in zipper