Garden Gate Vest by Vera Sanon

Garden Gate Vest

Knitting
March 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
800 - 1250 yards (732 - 1143 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) – 32 (34, 46, 40, 44, 48, 52)"
English German
This pattern is available in print for $6.00.

This is a fun and FAST knit!

I like to keep my torso warm and a vest is perfect for this purpose. I loved the softness of this single ply yarn. It is truly cosy, soft, and warm without creating a bulky look. The cable is very figure flattering and will surely become one of your favorite garments!

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) to fit chest size 32 (34, 36, 40)(44, 48, 52) “ chest, with approx. 1” ease/81 (86, 91, 102)(112, 122, 132) cm chest, with approx. 3 cm ease.

Yarn:
Malabrigo Worsted (100% Merino Wool)(210 yards/100 gr) - 4 (4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6) skeins

Gauge:
16 sts & 22 rows – 4” in stockinette on larger needles

Needles:
U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) straight & 16” circular needles
U.S. 8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles

Notions:
Cable Needle, 1 U.S. 8 (5 mm) DPN, Stitch Markers, Stitch Holder