This cropped vest is designed to be an easy layering piece. Simple Stockinette stitch and clean line edges highlight a fabulous button. Sample shown is knit with a double strand of yarn throughout. Brooklyn Tweed Loft held together with Rowan Kid Silk Haze makes a warm, soft fabric after blocking. If you are substituting yarns, take care with your fiber choice, swatch and block to insure your vest will not curl.

Finished measurements
Bust (closed) 38(44-50-56-62)“ 97(112-127-142-157) cm
Length – 20½” (52 cm)

This garment was designed with approximately 4-6” of positive ease. Shown in size 44 with 6” of positive ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

Materials
3(4-4-4-5) Hanks BROOKLYN TWEED LOFT (50g / 275 yds), Sweatshirt
4(4-5-5-6) Balls ROWAN KID SILK HAZE (25g / 230 yds), #605 Smoke
24” Length circular knitting needle, size 9 (5.5 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Spare circular needle, same size or smaller to use for 3 needle bind off and as stitch holders
16 - 24” Length circular needle, size 8 (5 mm) for edging
Crochet hook, size C 2.5 mm
1 large decorative button
1 small flat button for inside closure

Gauge
18 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 24 rows = 4” (10.2 cm) with a strand of each yarn held together
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

The shoulders are shaped with German short rows and joined together using the 3 needle bind off technique.

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