Sofia Vest

The Sofia Vest is worked seamlessly from the top down with a European shoulder construction. The back features cable increases to add an interesting detail. The vest includes a turtleneck and twisted ribbing at the collar, armhole edges and lower hem. It is finished with double-knit bands, with a zipper neatly attached to them. **Sizes** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) **Bust circumference:** 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm 31.5 33.5 (335-35.5) 35.5-37 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.2 (43.2-47.2) 47.2-51.2 (51-55)’’ The vest has a positive ease of approx. 5-10 cm/ 2-4" **Measurements (of finished garment):** Bust circumference: 87 (94) 100 (108) 115 (124) 134 (144) cm / 34.3 (37) 39.4 (42.5) 45.3 (48.8) 52.8 (56.7)" Length (from center back to hem): 50 (52) 54 (54) 56 (56) 58 (58) cm / 19.7 (20.5) 21.3 (21.3) 22 (22) 22.8 (22.8)" Armhole depth: 20 (21.5) 22 (22.5) 23.5 (24.5) 26 (26.5) cm / 7.9 (8.5) 8.7 (8.9) 9.3 (9.6) 10 (10.4)" **Gauge** 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in Stockinette Stitch worked flat on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, after blocking. **Yarn** DK Weight - 120 mts/ 131 yds per 50g skein OR two strands of Fingering weight yarn - 120 mts/ 131 yds per 25g skein 6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) skeins - DK Weight OR 12 (13) 14 (15) 17 (18) 20 (22) skeins - Fingering weight held double Suggested: Como by Lamana Yarns (100% Polwarth Wool), held double **Recommended needles** 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles for body, collar and armhole edges 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles for double knitted bands for zipper This pattern has been tested.