Shatar (Mongolian - “chess”) Vest is a modern take on a classic fair-isle vests, design to be unisex in fit and style. Traditional geometric Colorwork pattern, reminiscent of a grid or chess board, is knit in two high-contrasting colors of Fingering weight yarn. Close-fitting design can be worn with 0 up to 4 inches of negative ease, proving the fit that is tailored and perfect for layering. While the cropped version is flattering on a female body, the full length version will complement the male form. Made in a luxuriously-soft baby Yak yarn, this vest will be soft, durable, and will become a heirloom piece.

Level: adventures beginner

Sizes: 34 (38, 41, 45) (49, 53, 56) 60”/ 86 (96.5, 104, 114) (124, 135, 142) 152 cm final garment chest circumference, intended with 0 - 4”/ 0 -10 cm of negative ease. (Shown in 34”/86 cm size on 38”/96.5 cm bust.)

Materials
Fingering weight yarn, such as Fingering Mongolian Yak Down, by ULA+LIA, 100% Yak, 430 yards / 100 grams in colors
Color A - Dark Chocolate Brown - 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) 3 skeins
Color B - Natural Platinum Gray - 1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) 2 skeins
stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors

Construction Overview
Body stitches CO and knit in the round, bottom up.
Underarm stitches put on waste yarn and Steek stitches CO.
V-neck Steek stitches CO.
Armhole and V-neck shaping worked seamlessly, in the round.
Shoulder shaping worked flat, shoulders seamed.
Steeks reinforced and cut.
Neck and Armhole ribbing stitches picked up and knit in the round