Vogue Knitting Early Fall 2014 #8

Design by Franklin Habit

Close-fitting vest with fold under stockinette stitch hems and Fair Isle leaf motifs, knit in the round with steeked front and armhole openings.

Difficulty level

Experienced

MATERIALS

2 (3, 3) 2.47oz/70g hanks (each approx 200yd/183m) of Lorna's Laces* Shepherd Sport* (wool) each in bigger on the inside (navy A) and fjord (light blue B)

1 hank in firefly (gold C)

One each sizes 2 and 3 (2.75 and 3.25mm) circular needles each 32"/80cm long, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Three size 3 (3.25mm) dpn

Size B/1 (2.25mm) crochet hook

approx 2yd/2m smooth, strongly contrasting sport-weight scrap yarn

Five "/15mm silver shank buttons

Five "/15mm button backers

Six removable stitch markers

Bamboo marking pins, tapestry needle, scissors

SIZES

Sized for Men's Small, Medium, Large and shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest (buttoned) 34 (38, 42)"/86 (96.5, 106.5)cm

Length 24 (24, 25)"/61 (62, 63.5)cm

GAUGE

32 sts and 32 rows = 4" over two-color St st using larger needle after blocking.