Woven Willow Vest

This willowy vest with its woven lace panel mimics an aran look, but is accomplished with yarnovers and twisted stitches. The vest is worked in the round from bottom edge to armholes, where it is divided for front and back. Ribbed edgings finish the armholes and neckline. Sample is shown in Size 1. NOTE: Fiddlesticks Knitting patterns are charted. Recommended for Intermediate knitters.

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Recommended yarn

Light, worsted-weight yarn, each ball 50 g / 105 m. Sample knit in 90% wool / 10% silk worsted yarn.

Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements

Size 1: 33 inches – 5 balls

Size 2: 36.5 inches – 6 balls

Size 3: 40 inches – 6 balls

Size 4: 45 inches – 7 balls

Size 5: 48.5 inches – 8 balls

Size 6: 53.5 inches – 8 balls

Needles (all circular)

Sizes 1 and 2:

4.5 mm (US 7) – 24 inch

3.75 mm (US 5) – 24 inch

Sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6:

4.5 mm (US 7) – 32 inch

3.75 mm (US 5) – 32 inch

—or sizes of needles needed to obtain gauge

Gauge in k2/p2 rib pattern with 4.5 mm (US 7) needles

18 stitches and 26.5 rows = 4 inches

Printed pattern or pdf

$12.00 CDN / US