The Loft Vest

The Loft Vest is worked from the bottom up, flat. The top is split at the underarm and the front and back are worked separately. A button band is added once the body is complete. Lastly, i-cord edging is worked around the collar and armholes, and two pockets are worked and sewn to the top. Sizing available A, (B, C, D), (E, F, G),(H, I) to fit bust measurement of: 28-30,(32-34, 36-38, 40-42),(44-46, 48-50, 52-54),(56-58, 60-62)” or 71-76,(81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5),(111.5- 117, 122-127, 132-137),(142-147, 152-158) cm The top has 6-8 inches (15.5-20.5 cm) positive ease built into the sizes. There is a schematic provided so you can adjust the size made based on the ease you would like. Suggested Yarn: bulky weight yarn, sample yarn: KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky Yardage: About 510, (590, 650, 750), (810, 880, 1000), (1120, 1240) yards of bulky weight yarn Materials: bulky weight yarn, circular needles, 3 stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holder, measuring tape, darning needle, 3 buttons (¾ in or 20 mm diameter) Gauge: 11 stitches and 32 rows per 4x4 inch (or about 10.25 cm) square in brioche stitch, worked flat and wet blocked. Needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm circular (24 - 40 inches and 16 inches for armhole edge) or needles needed to obtain gauge. Techniques: knitting, purling, slipping stitches, decreasing stitches, holding stitches, binding off, i-cord edge, wet blocking, brioche stitch Follow me @ThorsonKnits on Instagram for updates and to tag your finished items! Please do not sell, distribute, or copy this pattern. For personal use only.