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Cuppa Vest
Notes:
This is a bottom up colorwork vest worked in the round to armholes then worked flat and seamed at the
shoulders. Sleeve and neck borders are picked up and knit after shoulders are seamed. In order to achieve
even work, catch the non-working color behind your work every 3-4 stitches. This vest is slightly cropped. If
you prefer a longer version, you may begin to repeat Chart A starting at row 29 to add more length. Each 14-
row repeat adds approximately 1.75 in/4.5 cm of length.
The model on the cover is a size 34 in/85 cm bust wearing the size 2 vest with 2 in ease. The model on page 5 is a 36 in/90 cm bust wearing the size 2 vest with 0 in ease.
While the hip circumference has smaller measurements than the chest, the rib is very stretchy so choose your size based on the chest measurement.
SIZING
1(2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9)
To fit: 28-32(33-37, 38-42, 43-47)(48-52, 53-57, 58-62)(63-67, 68-72) in/71-81(84-94, 97-107, 109-119)(122-132, 135-145, 147-157)(160-170, 173-183) cm chest
Meant to be worn with 0-4 in/0-10 cm of positive ease. See schematic for finished measurements.
YARN
Vintage Picnic Peruvian Highland Sport: 100% wool: 328 yds/300 meters per 100 g skein.
MC: Riverside: 1(1, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(3, 3) skeins OR approximately 267(308, 348, 429)(475, 519, 624)(675, 725)
yds/245(282, 319, 393)(435, 475, 571)(618, 663)m
CC 1: Look a Squirrel: 1(1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1)(1, 2) skein(s) OR approximately 126(146, 164, 203)(224, 245, 294)(318, 342)
yds/116(134, 150, 186)(205, 225, 269)(291, 313)m
CC2: Harbor View: 1 skein OR approximately 126(146, 164, 203)(224, 245, 294)(318, 342) yds/116(134, 150, 186)(205, 225, 269)(291, 313)m
CC3: Clear Skies: 1 skein OR approximately 48(55, 63, 77)(85, 93, 112)(121, 130) yds/44(51, 58, 71)(78, 86, 103)(111, 119)m
CC4: Touch Grass: 1 skein OR approximately 79(91, 102, 126)(140, 152, 183)(198, 213) yds/73(84, 94, 116)(129, 139, 168)(182, 195)m
CC5: Carrot Cake: 1 skein OR approximately 32(37, 41, 51)(56, 62, 74)(80, 86) yds/30(34, 38, 47)(52, 57, 68)(74, 79)m
CC6: Cupcake: 1 skein OR approximately 32(37, 41, 51)(56, 62, 74)(80, 86) yds/30(34, 38, 47)(52, 57, 68)(74, 79)m
GAUGE
26 sts and 31 rnds/rows over 4 in/10 cm in colorwork after blocking.
28 sts and 40 rnds/rows over 4 in/10 cm in 2x2 rib pattern before blocking.
NEEDLES
Size 3.25 mm/US 3 in circular in lengths 16 in/40 cm, 32 in/80 cm, and longer (depending on size you make)for ribbing.
Size 3.5 mm/US 4 needles in circular in lengths 16 in/40 cm, 32 in/80 cm, and longer (depending on size you make) for body and for binding off ribbing.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, scrap yarn, yarn needle.
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- First published: May 2025
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