Starnkeeker

**Starnkeeker** *Starnkeeker is a Scots neologism meaning “star gazer” - an apt name for a graphic vest with allover stars* **Yarn** Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool, 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball) in the following shades: A Hirst 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls B Horseback brown 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls C Ardlui 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls D Asphodel 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls If you wish to add length to the body, you may need more yarn in each shade. **Needles and notions** Gauge-size and below gauge-size needles of appropriate lengths for working body and neck Below gauge-size needles of your preferred type for working small circumferences for armscyes 6 stitch markers Waste yarn for holding stitches Tapestry needle **Gauge** 30 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm / 4in over colourwork in the round on gauge-size needles. Use 3mm needle as a starting point for swatching **Sizes** Finished bust circumference: 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5)cm / 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)in Shown in the second size **Pattern notes** Worked bottom up, and in the round, with inserted steeks for armscye and neck openings, this colourwork vest is knitted from a chart, which is read from right to left throughout. Corrugated rib completes the hem, neck and armscyes.