Horseshoe Vest

**PDF Pattern includes:** Written explanation Pattern chart Photo reference Video link for technique **Difficulty:** Intermediate Horseshoe vest is inspired by the U-shaped metal plate that protects a horse's hoof from wear. Garment features large horseshoe cables, bulky statement braids, double knitting trims and ribbing edge. **WORKFLOW** Horseshoe vest is worked from top down in horseshoe cable stitch in one piece. **SIZES** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL **GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** **Bust Circumference:** 90 (96) 101 (110) 115 (122) 134 cm [35.4 (37.8) 39.8 (43.3) 45.3 (48) 52.8 inches] **Overall Length (back top trim edge to bottom edge):** 50 (52) 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm [19.6 (20.5) 21.3 (22) 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 inches] **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) 4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) **OR** required needle size to obtain gauge 8 mm crochet hook - for decorative braids **KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)** In horseshoe cable stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles 25 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] **SIZE GUIDE** The vest is intended for classic regular vest fit. It is recommended to wear with approx. more or less 5 cm [2 inches] of ease which gives it a comfortable wear over a t-shirt. This means it is designed to be about 5 cm [2 inches] larger or smaller in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. For which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite regular fitting vests to help you find out how much positive OR negative ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. *Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 2 cm positive ease.* **SUGGESTED MATERIALS** **Main Yarn** 400 (500) 500 (600) 600 (700) 700 gr. American Made Aplaca, DK Alpaca, 100 gr. / 170 m - Fawn **Accent Braids Yarn** 4 strands of leftover worsted or aran yarn held together (approx. 100 m each) *Knit the vest with 1 strand of DK Alpaca.* **Yarn Alternatives** 1 strand of DK weight yarn