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DETAILS
The most frequent request I’ve received this past year, is for a vest. I thought - what better time to debut my first vest pattern, than at NY Sheep & Wool?? Perfect for layering, this mosaic vest is my new favorite wardrobe staple. I can’t wait to see how you style it!
This vest is worked from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round until the divide for the yoke. The remainder is worked flat, and the shoulders are finished using the 3 needle bind off.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
#sizeinclusive

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
32 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60, 64)”
81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm
Intended to be worn with approx. 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 3 with approx. 6”/15 cm positive ease on a 5’5”/168 cm tall woman.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

A - Sport 100% Superwash Wool (75 g/300 yds/275 m)
95 (110, 125, 138, 150)(171, 184, 208, 221) g / 380 (440, 500, 552, 600)(684, 736, 832, 884) yds / 348 (403, 458, 505, 549)(626, 673, 761, 809) m

B - Sport 100% Superwash Wool (50 g/200 yds/183 m)
45 (50, 60, 66, 71)(82, 88, 99, 100) g / 180 (200, 240, 264, 284)(328, 352, 396, 400) yds / 165 (183, 220, 242, 260)(300, 322, 363, 366) m

C - Fingering/Lace Brushed Cashmere Merino (50 g/315 yds/288 m)
23 (26, 30, 33, 36)(41, 44, 50, 50) g / 145 (164, 189, 208, 227)(259, 278, 315, 315) yds /133 (150, 173, 191, 208)(237, 254, 289, 289) m

SUGGESTED YARN
For this vest I chose 3 different yarns to use in the colorwork! A solid for the main color (A) and then one color shifting yarn (B) and one fuzzy yarn (C) for the contrasting colors, to create a truly unique and engaging fabric.

A - Moondrake Moonspun 100% American Superwash Wool (75 g/300 yds/275 m) - 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Dark Spruce

B - Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool 100% American Superwash Wool (50 g/200 yds/183 m) - 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Ghost Ranch

C - Moondrake Fuwa Fuwa 70% Cashmere/30% SW Merino (50 g/315 yds/288 m) - 1 skein Frozen

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO)

Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for armholes and collar.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2), cable needle (optional), tapestry needle, spare needle, stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
27 sts & 38 rnds = 4”/10 cm

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
2x2 Tubular Cast On
2x2 Tubular Bind Off
Using multiple colors
Mosaic knitting - slipping stitches
Backwards Loop Cast On
Cable Cast On
Knitting
Purling
Knitting in the round
Knitting flat
Reading charts (optional)
Increasing
Decreasing
Regular Bind Off
Picking up stitches

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration! This PDF is from a previous pattern that uses very similar yarns