This knitting pattern is for the Maritza Vest a pretty sleeveless top with lace at the bottom hem and along the shaped front neck. The body is worked in the round to the underarms. The front and back are then worked flat separately to the shoulders which are joined with a 3-needle cast off. Armhole edgings are picked up and worked in the round in garter stitch. The pattern has been designed for Manos del Uruguay Fino yarn, a 4 ply merino silk blend with a beautiful drape. Alternatively, it can be knit in any 4 ply yarn. SIZE SX (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) To fit chest circumference: 76-81 (86-91, 97-102, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147-152, 157-162) cm/30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)” Recommended ease: Designed to fit with 8-20cm/3-8” of positive ease at chest circumference Finished measurements Finished chest circumference, at underarm: 89.5 (106, 114, 122, 130, 146.5, 155, 163, 171) cm/35¾ (42½, 45½, 48¾, 52, 58½, 62, 65¼, 68½)” Length hem to underarm: 34 (34.5, 35, 35.5, 35.5, 36, 36, 36.5, 36.5) cm/13½ (13¾, 14, 14¼, 14¼, 14½, 14½, 14½, 14½)” Total length hem to shoulder: 55.5 (57, 58, 58.5, 59, 59.5, 60, 60.5, 61) cm/22¼ (22¾, 23¼, 23½, 23½, 23¾, 24, 24¼, 24½)” MATERIALS Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Fino (70% Extrafine Merino wool/30% silk, 450 m/490 yds per 100g skein) 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) x 100g skeins Shown in FI404 Watered Silk (size M) 3mm (US #2-3) circular needle, 80-120cm long 3mm (US #2-3) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm long Stitch markers Stitch holders or waste yarn Tapestry needle TENSION 27 stitches and 32 rows/rounds in stocking stitch = 10cm/4” using 3mm (US #2-3) needles after blocking Price is for the pattern only, not the finished garment. Once your payment has cleared, you will receive an email from Etsy with a link to download your pattern. There is no shipping fee as the pattern is supplied as a PDF file. Pattern and photos are copyright ©Rooster Yarns 2022. Distributed by Rooster Yarns. For yarn stockists, see www.roosteryarns.com No part of this pattern may be reproduced, re-sold or shared.
