The Vitelotte Vest

The Vitelotte Vest is worked flat from the bottom up, divided at the underarm and then worked separately across the front and back panels and seamed up at the shoulder using a three needle bind off. The button plackets are worked simultaneously in garter stitch ridges, and the neck is picked up and knit as the last step. The shoulders are shaped with German short rows and the arm hole openings are finished by working a simple selvedge. The pattern is designed to have approximately 2-4" of ease. It's an excellent challenge of a project without being a huge undertaking, as you must keep track of the cable pattern and placket ribbing while working a variety of different stitches. The result is a showstopper and incredibly cozy and practical! **Sizes:** XS, S, M, L, XL **Finished Chest Circumference:** 83 cm (33”), (96.5 cm (36”)), (99 cm (38 ")), (101.5 cm (40”)), (104 cm (42”)) **Finished Length** (measured from middle of back, including collar and hem): 40 cm (16"), (40.5 cm (16.5”)), (44.5 cm (17.5 ")), (47 cm (18.5”)), (50 cm (19.5”)) **Gauge:** 18 sts / 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette on a 5 mm / US 8 needle after blocking **Needles:** 4 mm (US 6) 16”/ 40 cm or DPNS and 24”/ 60 cm or longer circular needle 5 mm (US 8) 24”/ 60 cm or longer circular needle **Yarn:** 220g, (240 g), (270 g), (300 g), (320 g) (478 yards or 437 m / 250 g skein (1, (1), (2), (2), (2) skeins) of Cascade, Eco+ or another aran weight yarn that achieves the right gauge.