Terra vest

> To celebrate the launch of the > pattern, enjoy 20% off until Friday, > 15 May, no code needed **DESCRIPTION** "Terra" means earth in Latin and is the second piece in the Terra family, following the Terra Cardigan that I recently released. Both designs share the same simple texture, which adds a bit of subtle character to them. The vest is worked entirely in a textured stitch pattern. It is a very simple, straightforward design, but the tie bows on the back make it slightly more original and unexpected, while also adding a playful touch. The vest is worked top-down and seamlessly in a dedicated stitch pattern. The right back is worked first, then the left back. Afterwards, the shoulders are worked separately, and stitches are cast on between them to shape the neckline. The fronts and backs are then joined by casting on stitches at each underarm, and the body is worked flat to the hem, which is finished with 1x1 ribbing. Next, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the neckband in 1x1 rib. Stitches are then picked up along the front edges to work the plackets in 1x1 rib. Finally, stitches are picked up along the plackets at four evenly spaced points to work four 1x1 ribbed bows. Optionally, the armholes are finished with an I-cord edging. The vest is designed to be worn with the opening at the back. The pattern includes schematics, video tutorials showing how to work the stitch pattern and tie the bows, and instructions for optional horizontal bust shaping. Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) correspond to the chest circumferences of 70 (80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) cm/ 28 (32, 36, 40)(44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64)" **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (CM)** A finished chest circumference (worn closed): 80 (89.5, 101, 110.5) (120, 129.5, 139) (150.5, 160, 169.5) cm B shoulder width: 34.5 (35, 38, 39, 42) (42, 43, 44, 46.5, 48.5) cm C armhole depth: 22 (23.5, 23.5, 25) (26, 26, 27.5) (27.5, 29, 31) cm D neckline depth: 12 (12, 12, 13) (13, 13, 13) (13, 13, 13) cm E body length: 28 (27, 27, 26) (26, 26, 26) (26.5, 26.5, 25.5) cm (adjustable) F opening width: 3.5 (2.5, 3.5, 2.5) (3.5, 3.5, 2.5) (3.5, 2.5, 2.5) cm **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (IN)** A finished chest circumference (worn closed): 32 (35.75, 40.5, 44.25) (48, 51.75, 55.5) (60.25, 64, 67.75)" B shoulder width: 13.75 (14, 15.25, 15.5) (16.75, 16.75, 17.25) (17.5, 18.75, 19.5)" C armhole depth: 8.75 (9.5, 9.5, 10) (10.5, 10.5, 11) (11, 11.5, 12.5)" D neckline depth: 4.75 (4.75, 4.75, 5) (5, 5, 5) (5, 5, 5)" E body length: 11 (10.75, 10.75, 10.25) (10.25, 10.25, 10.25) (10.5, 10.5, 10)" (adjustable) F opening width: 1.5 (1, 1.5, 1) (1.5, 1.5, 1) (1.5, 1, 1)" *The vest is designed to have approximately 9–11 cm / 3.5–4.5" of positive ease at the chest. However, please measure your shoulder width to ensure that the garment will fit correctly, and adjust the amount of desired ease accordingly* **ESTIMATED YARN** 4 (5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10) skeins of Le Petit Lambswool Biches & Bûches (100% lambswool, 50 g/ 1.76 oz = approx. 248 m/ 270 yds) in Dark Red Brown or Summer Rain colourway. or 1000 (1130, 1260, 1420) (1550, 1670, 1830) (1980, 2120, 2270) m/ 1090 (1240, 1380, 1550) (1700, 1830, 2000) (2170, 2320, 2480) yds of fingering-weight yarn. Note: If you are working the bust shaping, you will need approx. an additional: 100 (110, 140, 140) (150, 150, 150) (160, 170, 170) m/ 110 (120, 150, 150) (160, 160, 160) (170, 190, 190) yds. Two strands of fingering-weight yarn are held together throughout the whole pattern EXCEPT for the tie bows, which are worked with one strand of fingering-weight yarn. Note: The tie bows are knitted using a single strand of fingering-weight yarn to keep them lightweight and prevent the back neckline from stretching or being pulled down. Samples: size 2, with 9.5 cm/ 3.75" of positive ease at the chest, without bust shaping. **SUGGESTED NEEDLE** 4 mm (US6) circular needles, at least 80 cm/ 32" for the body and hem. 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles, at least 80 cm/ 32" for the hem. 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles 40–60 cm/ 16–24" for the neckband and plackets. 3.5 mm (US4) DPNs for straps. **GAUGE** 21 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm/ 4" in Stitch Pattern on 4 mm (US6) needles, after blocking. 23 sts and 35 rows = 10 cm/ 4" in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) on 3.5 mm (US4) needles, after blocking, without stretching. **NOTIONS** 4 removable stitch markers, stitch holders, a tapestry needle, and scissors. **TECHNIQUES** Backward-loop CO, decreases (psso), increases (m1l, m1lp, m1r, m1rp, yo), knitted CO method, knitting flat, long-tail CO, picking up stitches, slipping stitches, Tubular BO, wrap & turn short rows (bust shaping). *Sizes 8–10 haven’t been tested, as I couldn’t find testers who could provide accurate feedback on fit. If you wear one of these sizes and are interested in knitting one, please feel free to contact me at hello.joann.fil@gmail.com* Tech editing and bust shaping have been done by Rebecca Williamson