Bernat Klein Vest

Inspired by the paintings and fabrics of Bernat Klein, such as those exhibited at the 2015 A Life In Colour Exhibition at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, this vest design combines subtle textured checks with beautifully blended shades. The resulting lightweight top is ideal for spring and summer layering. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} To fit chest: 76 (84, 90, 98, 108) {116, 122, 130, 138, 148} cm / 30 (33, 36, 39, 43) {46.5, 49, 52, 55, 59} in Designed to be worn with approx. 12 cm / 5 in positive ease at the lower body and 3 cm / 1.25 in positive ease at the upper body. Sample 1: Shown in size 3 with 27 cm / 11 in positive ease. Sample 2: Shown in size 4 with 20 cm / 8 in positive ease. **YARN** Border Mill Cheviot Hills Sportweight Yarn, Pure North Country Cheviot lambswool from the Swinside Townfoot flock, 125 m / 137 yds per 50g ball MC: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) {5, 5, 6, 6, 7} balls CC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) {3, 3, 3, 4, 4} balls Sample 1 MC: Pennymuir Camp CC: Cushat Law Sample 2 MC: Ogre Hill CC: Mozie Law OR in heathered DK / sportweight yarn which knits to the specified gauge and has similar natural texture. **APPROXIMATE YARDAGE REQUIRED** MC: 500 (500, 500, 500, 625) {625, 625, 750, 750, 875} m / 547 (547, 547, 684, 684) {684, 684, 821, 821, 958} yds CC: 250 (250, 375, 375, 375) {375, 375, 375, 500, 500} m / 274 (274, 411, 411, 411) {411, 411, 411, 547, 547} yds **TECHNIQUES** Knit, purl, decreasing, mattress stitch