Rea Vest by Shannon Charles

Rea Vest

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Knitting
June 2017
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16.5 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
684 - 957 yards (625 - 875 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

This vest is knit in the round from the bottom up. It features a high-low hem, created using a series of short rows, and a broken rib that adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic shape.

Knit using Estelle Chunky, this pattern knits up quickly, and wears beautifully. Great for beginner knitters who are thinking that they may be ready to knit their first garment!

This garment is to be worn with approximately 15 cm - 20 cm/6”- 8” of positive ease.

Materials:
Small - 5 skeins
Medium - 6 skeins
Large - 7 skeins

6mm / 40” circular needles
6mm / 16” circular needles
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Stitch holder, extra pair of circular needles or waste yarn in a contrast colour

Finished measurements:
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)

Bust- 103 (112, 122) cm / 40.5 (44, 48)“
Front Length to shoulder- 56 (58, 61) cm / 22 (23, 24)”
Back Length to shoulder- 66 (68.5, 71) cm / 26 (27, 28)“
Armhole Depth- 43 (44, 45.5) cm / 17 (17.5, 18)”
Neck Opening- 45 (45.5, 48) cm / 18 (18, 19.5)“

A classic/staple piece for any wardrobe!