Cardi Vest
This quick knit piece is a perfect layering option for transitional or mild weather. Vest is worked in one piece from the bottom up featuring a twisted rib fitted waist and a non-traditionally worked stranded colorwork design on front (optional). Design features two collar options: a hood and a shawl collar. Included are instructions to knit a shorter waist length sweater (shown with Hood in Size 37"/94 cm with 2"/5 cm positive ease or a longer, hip-hitting sweater. 2-4"/5-10 cm positive ease is suggested. Pattern is suitable for intermediate level knitters with prior colorwork experience or adventurous beginning knitters for solid version. Make a Mini-Cardi Vest, too!
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8](9, 10, 11)
Finished Chest: 30.25 (33.5, 37, 40.5, 43.75)[47.25, 50.75, 55.25](59.75, 64.5, 69)" / 76.5 (85.5, 94, 102.5, 111.5)[120, 129, 140.5](152, 163.5, 175.5) cm
Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rows per 4"/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles
Yarn: Aran to light Bulky weight yarn
Shorter Vest: 500 (550, 600, 650, 700)[750, 800, 850](925, 1000, 1050) yards / 460 (500, 550, 600, 640)[690, 730, 780](850, 910, 960) meters MC
Longer Vest: 550 (600, 675, 725, 775)[825, 875, 950](1025, 1075, 1175) yards / 500 (550, 620, 660, 710)[750, 800, 870](940, 980, 1070) meters MC
Both Vests: 40 yards / 40 meters each CC1 & CC2
Tools: Size 8 (5 mm) needles and set of 5 DPNs or 16" (40 cm) circulars (for armhole ribbing), Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, stitch markers including removable markers, stitch holders
NOTIONs: Five 1"/2.5 cm buttons for shorter Vest or Seven buttons for longer Vest, needle and matching thread or separating zipper 1"/2.5 cm shorter than actual Finished Length after blocking
