NANCY vest

The vest is worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch, holding two strands of yarn together throughout. The work begins by casting on stitches for the back, which is shaped using German Short Rows. Next, stitches are picked up separately for the right and left fronts. While working the fronts, the neckline is shaped first, followed by the armholes once the fronts have been joined. When the required length has been reached, the front and back are joined. The body is finished with a stockinette-stitch folded hem, which is turned to the inside and sewn in place. The armholes are finished with bands worked using Double Knitting. Finally, a long turtleneck is worked in stockinette stitch and finished with an I-cord Bind Off. **SIZES** XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) Given sizes are designed to fit the bust circumference of: 85 (90) 95 (100) 105 (110) cm [33.5 (35.4) 37.4 (39.4) 41.3 (43.3) in] How to choose a size? Choose the size that corresponds to your bust measurement. The pattern includes 15–25 cm [5.9–9.8 in] of positive ease, depending on the size. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** (measured flat, without stretching) A – bust circumference 104 (111) 116.5 (121.5) 128.5 (134) cm [40.9 (43.7) 45.9 (47.8) 50.6 (52.8) in] B – body length measured from the cast-on edge to the bottom of the folded hem 55 (55) 55 (56) 58 (58) cm [21.7 (21.7) 21.7 (22) 22.8 (22.8) in] C – armhole depth 19 (19.5) 20.5 (21) 21.5 (22) cm [7.5 (7.7) 8.1 (8.3) 8.5 (8.7) in] D – body length measured from the underarm to the bottom of the vest 32.5 (32.5) 31.5 (31.5) 32.5 (32.5) cm [12.8 (12.8) 12.4 (12.4) 12.8 (12.8) in] E – height of the bottom folded hem 3.5 (3.5) 3.5 (3.5) 3.5 (3.5) cm [1.4 (1.4) 1.4 (1.4) 1.4 (1.4) in] F – neckline width 20 (20) 21 (21) 22 (22) cm [7.9 (7.9) 8.3 (8.3) 8.7 (8.7) in] G – shoulder width measured from the neckline edge 19 (19) 20 (20) 20.5 (20.5) cm [7.5 (7.5) 7.9 (7.9) 8.1 (8.1) in] H – width of the armhole finishing 3.5 (3.5) 3.5 (3.5) 3.5 (3.5) cm [1.4 (1.4) 1.4 (1.4) 1.4 (1.4) in] **YARN** MY TIME MERINO (100% non-superwash merino wool) 50 g = 230 m [1.8 oz = 252 yds] Consumption: 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) skeins ***held together with*** MOHSILKO (61% super kid mohair, 24% mulberry silk, 15% merino wool) 25 g = 210 m [0.9 oz = 230 yds] Consumption: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) skeins **The yarn consumption includes yarn used for swatching and a 5–8% buffer.** **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US 4] / 60 cm and 100–120 cm [24 in and 40–47 in] 3 mm [US 2.5] / 60 cm and 100–120 cm [24 in and 40–47 in] Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, spare cables or pieces of contrasting waste yarn **GAUGE:** 23 sts x 31 rows/rnds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in stockinette stitch worked flat and in the round, using 3.5 mm [US 4] needles The swatches should be washed and blocked flat, without stretching.