PATTERN NOTES
This vest is knit flat seamlessly from the top down. First, the upper back is worked top down to the underarms, when stitches are placed on hold. Then, stitches for the left and right front are picked up from along the shoulders and worked separately to the underarms. At the underarms, the fronts and back are joined and worked in one piece to the hem. The hem is shaped with wrap-and-turn short rows. Stitches for the armhole edging are picked up and knit in the round. Finally, stitches for the button band are picked up and worked flat. The hem, armhole edging, and button band feature a tubular bind-off.

YARN Flying Fibers Yarn Company Seadale (50% Manx Loaghtan, 50% Wensleydale; 198 yds/100g)
Ragwort Bloom – 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Note: Size 8 takes up almost exactly 6 full skeins. I recommend purchasing an extra skein as insurance.
Or approx. 568 (645, 757, 840, 943, 1013, 1122, 1197, 1293) yds / 520 (590, 693, 768, 862, 927, 1026, 1095, 1183) m of worsted to aran weight yarn.
NEEDLES US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 32-40” circular for main pattern, or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32-40” circular and 16” circular for ribbing, or two sizes smaller than the needle used to obtain gauge
NOTIONS Stitch markers, removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, & four 1 to 1 1/4” buttons (buttons shown are Wooden Quilt Block buttons from Haulin’ Hoof Farm Store)
GAUGE 18-st cable panel = 3” / 7.5 cm wide with larger needle
17 sts x 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Texture patt with larger needle
19 sts x 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in K1, P1 Rib with smaller needle
Always use the needle size that results in the correct gauge. Gently wash and block your swatch before measuring.