Flock Vest

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] > We hope you will join us for our annual KAL! You can join in on the fun and find all the details in my **[Ravelry group here!][2]** **DETAILS** Nothing says layering goals quite like a classic vest. You can choose from a cropped or full length. I love to wear it buttoned up as a tank, or worn open over t-shirts. I love this little knitted vest with its fun play on stripes, and I hope you do, too! This vest is worked from the top down, seamlessly, beginning with the back neck, and has 2 different body length options. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 12) **FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE** 31 (34, 37, 40, 43)(46, 49, 52, 55)(58, 61, 64)” 79 (86, 94, 101.5, 109)(117, 124.5, 132, 140)(147.5, 155, 162.5) cm *Intended to be worn with 1 - 3”/2.5 - 7.5 cm positive ease. Sample shown on Andrea in size 2 with approx. 1.5”/4 cm positive ease on a woman who is 5’5”/165 cm tall.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Worsted Weight wool yarn in 3 colors (Find suggested yarn on pg. 3.) **A (Crop)** - 140 (158, 176, 194, 212)(234, 252, 270, 292)(312, 332, 356) g 308 (348, 388, 427, 467)(515, 555, 594, 643)(687, 731, 784) yds 282 (318, 355, 391, 427)(471, 507, 544, 588)(628, 668, 717) m **A (Full)** - 156 (175, 195, 215, 234)(255, 276, 296, 320)(340, 362, 388) g 344 (385, 429, 473, 515)(561, 608, 652, 704)(748, 797, 854) yds 314 (352, 393, 433, 471)(513, 556, 596, 644)(684, 729, 781) m **B (Both)** - 42 (46, 52, 56, 62)(68, 72, 78, 84)(90, 96, 100) g 93 (102, 115, 124, 137)(150, 159, 172, 185)(198, 212, 220) yds 85 (93, 105, 113, 125)(137, 145, 157, 169)(182, 194, 202) m **C (Both)** - 20 (22, 24, 26, 30)(32, 34, 38, 40)(42, 46, 50) g 44 (49, 53, 58, 66)(71, 75, 84, 88)(93, 102, 110) yds 41 (45, 49, 53, 61)(65, 69, 77, 81)(85, 93, 101) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this vest I chose a classic worsted weight yarn that is 100% Corriedale. It is soft to the touch, but heirloom quality, so I know it will last!* Ampersand Fibers Garamond Worsted 100% Corriedale (100 g/220 yds/200 m) **A (Crop)** - 2 (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4) skeins Fjord (Periwinkle) **A (Full)** - 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins Fjord (Periwinkle) **B** - 1 skein Spindrift (Light Blue) **strong text**C - 1 skein Dandelion (Yellow) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** **Main:** US 7/4.5 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular **Ribbing:** US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm for armholes & 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular for Hem and Button Band. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Go down 2 needle sizes for the ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** 3 (Crop) or 4 (Full) - 7/8"/21 mm buttons, stitch markers (2), locking stitch markers (2), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, row counter (optional) **GAUGE** 21 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm *Measured over stockinette stitch worked flat using Main Fabric needle and measured after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Twisted German Cast On Picking up stitches Increasing Decreasing Buttonholes 1 row stripes Tubular Bind Off Backwards Loop Cast On **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** Coming soon! [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/dreareneeknits/topics/4405212