A vest that can make you feel instantly more gorgeous? This vest does just that! It's highly sophisticated with many well-thought out details.

It's worked from the bottom up in a pretty all-over lace pattern that is surprising simple to knit. Short rows are used to taper the front edges and allow them to hang at a seductive angle. Decreasing at the waistline creates a very flattering gathered effect, at which point the vest transitions into a nicely textured cable pattern in front and 2x2 ribbing in the back for a great fitted shape. Wide ribbed front bands are picked up and knit, as are the ribbed armbands. Then, the dramatic shawl collar is knit on and decreases are made to create a flattering, curved shape.

Closures are omitted to allow this vest to be worn many ways. Add a gorgeous pin to fasten it at the waist or higher up. Leave it open to showcase the angled front hem.

This piece will be a magnificent layering piece for all seasons, looking equally refined over a tank top, blouse, or dress. The only seaming is at the shoulders and the yarn is a luxe alpaca silk blend. Save this project to knit for yourself!

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Finished Knit Measurements: 29 ½ (33 ½, 37 ¾, 42, 45 ½, 49 ½, 53 ¾)" [75 (85, 96, 106.5, 115.5, 125.5, 136.5) cm] when worn closed with a shawl pin. This is based on the width of the front, as the back ribbing will stretch to fit nicely. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm]. This vest is intended to fit close to the body.

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Yarn Used: Knit Picks Andean Silk (55% Superfine Alpaca/23 % Silk/22% Merino Wool); 1.75 oz/50 g [96 yds/88 m] per ball): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14) balls in Lettuce #23510.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 11 sts = 3" [7.5 cm] and 16 rows = 3" [7.5 cm] in St st.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A medium weight yarn with a gauge of 4.5 - 5 sts = 1" on US size 6 - 9 needles..

Total Yardage Required: 672 (768, 864, 960, 1056, 1248, 1344) yds [616 (704, 792, 880, 968, 1144, 1232) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Marine Silk Worsted
Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lana D'Oro
Rowan RYC Cashsoft Aran
The Fibre Company Organik
Cascade Yarns Venezia Worsted
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 10 [6 mm] 24" or longer circular knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (there are too many sts when working the vest to fit on straight needles); Size 10 [6 mm]: 1 set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 8 [5 mm] 24" or longer circular knitting needles.

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