Strange Brew Vest

Bold, modern, and endlessly wearable, the Strange Brew Vest is a fresh take on a classic layering piece. Knit in my favorite chartreuse-y shade of Magpie Fibers Quartet Worsted, this vest features a rich seed stitch texture that feels both timeless and cool. Wear it solo for a statement look, or layer it over a long-sleeved shirt for effortless versatility. The Strange Brew Vest is worked bottom-up in the round, then knit flat from the underarms and joined at the shoulders for a clean finish. Fun to knit and easy to style, it’s a piece you’ll reach for again and again – make one in your own favorite shade. SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) TO FIT BUST MEASUREMENT: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)” 92 (102, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152, 162, 173) cm FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70)” 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178) cm (Written with 2 in / 5 cm positive ease – size up for a looser fit) YARN & YARN REQUIREMENTS Magpie Fibers Quartet Worsted 100% superfine SW Merino wool 210 yards (192 m) / 100 g 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 9) skeins 880 (985, 1103, 1214, 1329) (1460, 1580, 1701, 1846) yds / 804 (900, 1008, 1110, 1214) (1335, 1445, 1555, 1688) m NEEDLES Note: Adjust your needle size as necessary to obtain gauge. US 6 (4 mm) 24-36 inch circular needles US 7 (4.5 mm) 24-36 inch circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) US 6 (4 mm) 8 inch DPN or 16 inch circular needles US 7 (4.5 mm) 8 inch DPN or 16 inch circular needles GAUGE 16 sts x 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Seed Stitch, worked flat or in the round, using US 7 (4.5mm) needles NOTIONS Stitch marker Waste yarn or stitch holders Tapestry needle STITCH PATTERNS 1x1 Rib All Rnds: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Seed Stitch (worked flat) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end of row. Rep Rows 1 and 2. Seed Stitch (worked in the round) Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row. Rnd 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end of row. Rep Rnds 1 and 2