SNOWFLAKE vest

> **Check [my designs page][1] to see the latest promotion codes! ** [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/ngo-quynh The SNOWFLAKE vest is constructed from the top down and is worked flat and in the round. The snowflake pattern on the left side of the vest makes it unique, eye-catching yet elegant. Để **Experience level** Beginner **Techniques used** Working in the round Knitting and purling Increasing Wrap and turn short rows Colorwork Picking up stitches along edges **Size** S (M, L, XL, 2XL) Designed to have 30-40 cm [12-16”] of positive ease **Size guide** *Model is wearing size S on 83 cm [33”] chest.* Size S (US 0-8) fit to chest cir. 80-92 cm [32-37”] Size M (US 10-16) fit to chest cir. 92-109 cm [33.5-38”] Size L (US 18-22) fit to chest cir. 109-125 cm [35-39.5”] Size XL (US 24-28) fit to chest cir. 125-140 cm [36-42”] Size 2XL (US 30-34) fit to chest cir. 140-155 cm [37-43.5”] **Gauge** 16.5 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm [4”], in stockinette stitch on 5.0 mm [US 8] needle, after blocking *Knit a sample swatch and adjust the needle size until you obtain gauge before starting to knit the vest. Following gauge swatching instruction to make a swatch, use 5.0 mm [US 8] needle as a starting point for swatching.* **Needle** 5.0 mm [US 8] or size to obtain gauge for the main body, 80-100 cm [32-40”] circular knitting needles 4.0 mm [US 6], 40-60 cm [16-24”] circular knitting needles for the armbands and neckband **Yarn** Weight 4 Aran Designed with ALPACA AIR from GAZZAL (58% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 14% Merino | 164 yards/ 50 grams) *Main color (#97): 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins Contrast color (#70): 1 skein* **Notions** Markers Stitch holder (use any scrap yarn, spare needle or barber cord, etc.) Scarp yarn Tapestry needle **Notes** The SNOWFLAKE vest is knitted from the top down. First, knit the Back piece. Pick up and knit sts from Back shoulder line to knit the Left front piece, the Right front piece, and then join these two parts together to knit the Front. Join the Front piece and the Back piece together to knit the Lower body. Pick up stitches around the neck and the armholes to create ribbing.