Another Song or Òran Eile

**Another song / Òran Eile** *Inspired by the work of William Ross, the talented young eighteenth-century Gaelic bard* **Yarn** Kate Davies Designs Ooskit 4 ply (100% British wool: 220m / 240yds per 50g skein). A Siller: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) x 50g skeins Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball) B Lochan: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) x 25g balls Note: consult sizing table for garment dimensions. if you wish to add more than 5cm / 2in length, you will need more yarn. **Needles and notions** Gauge-size needles of appropriate lengths for working body Below gauge-size needles of appropriate lengths for working body hem, scye and neckline edges Stitch markers Tapestry needle Sewing needle and thread for securing steek edges **Gauge** **Note**: sizing is gauge-specific. The stitch gauge determines the garment circumference, and it is very important to match this to ensure your vest fits well. Please swatch carefully, and wash and block your swatch before measuring. Row gauge is less important in this pattern (garment lengths are determined by work-to measurements). **First, third, fifth and seventh sizes:** 30 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette pattern in the round and back and forth on gauge-size needle Use 2.75 mm needle as a starting point for swatching. **Second, fourth, sixth and eighth sizes:** 28 sts and 33 rounds to 10cm / 4in over pattern in the round and back and forth on gauge-size needle Use 3.25 needle as a starting point for swatching. **Sizes** Chest circumference: 94.5 (101.5, 113.5, 122, 132.5, 142, 152, 162.5) cm / 37¼ (40, 44¾, 48, 52¼, 56, 59¾, 64) in Select a size above your body measurements with the amount of ease required. Shown in the first size. **Pattern notes** Worked from the top down, this vest begins by knitting two epaulettes, from which stitches are picked up to form the shoulders and neckline. A steek is inserted at the top of each armscye, and the upper body is worked from a colourwork chart. Stitches are increased to shape each underarm, the steeks are bound off, the lower body is worked to the length required, and the hem completed with twisted rib. The steeks are cut open, and stitches are picked up all around each armscye, and finished with twisted rib. A twisted rib neckline completes the vest.