This drapey lightweight vest is worked in Stocking stitch with Garter stitch edging on bodice and neckline. The bodice is wide and falls over shoulders to form “sleeves”. Sleeve edgings are worked in rib. Worked on large needles for a quick & lightweight result.
 
MEASUREMENTS
A                 B
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To fit bust
80 - 90        100 - 110 cm
31½ - 36      39 - 43    in
Bodice circumference 
121              141 cm 
47                 55½ in
Bodice length 
60                 63 cm 
23½              25 in
 
YARN
Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton
658 Evening 10 (12) 50g balls.
 
NEEDLES
1 pair 5.50mm needles [USA 9] [UK 5]
1 pair 4.50mm needles [USA 7] [UK 7]
 
TENSION
YARN: Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton
Stocking Stitch - 13 sts and 19 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4in) of Stocking Stitch, using 5.50mm needles.
Rib - 17 sts and 19 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4in) of K1 P1 Rib, using 5.50mm needles