Basket Weave Vest

This is a knitting pattern suitable for intermediate knitters. The pattern uses the ‘basket weave’ technique which consists of knits and purls. The sweater has a folded ribbed collar and a drop-shoulder. The sweater fits baggy because it has a 15-20 centimetre positive ease, meaning the bust of the sweater is 15-20 centimetres bigger than the bust of the person wearing it. This sweater can be made for any gender in sizes XS through 3XL. **Materials needed** * 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 skeins of Tricots Brancal Puralana or a yarn with a similar gauge * 5mm and 4mm circular needles in 60/80/100 cm depending on how big a size you’re making. * 4mm circular needles in 20-30cm, 4mm dpn’s, OR use the longer needles with magic loop method * Scissors * A tapestry needle for weaving in ends **Sizing** SIZE - BUST - LENGTH XS - 87cm - 59cm S - 97cm - 59.5cm M - 107cm - 60cm L - 117cm - 60.5cm XL - 127cm - 61cm XXL - 137cm - 61.5cm 3XL - 147cm - 62cm **Gauge** 10x10 centimetre swatch = 18 stitches, 28 rows This sweater and this swatch are made with a basket weave stitch of 6 stitches and 9 rows per block. **Techniques used and tutorials** [Italian bind off (video tutorial)][1] [Italian bind off (written tutorial)][2] [Picking up stitches][3] [Folded bind off][4] [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IONO59wK1Og&t=38s [2]: https://knitalongclub.com/ribbed-bind-offs/ [3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfUmzFdLRaE [4]: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7wD9l_tSu0/