A pretty cardigan or vest/sleeveless blouse in ten sizes (XS/S/M/L/1X to 6X), knit in an allover eyelet pattern with scalloped lace hems. Inset body shaping whittles the waist in this otherwise simple, jewel-neck construction; narrow garter bands finish the neck and front openings—perfect for showing off a set of special buttons. To learn more about the design process of Violet, read the
Shown here: size small vest in , color River Rock
Suggested Yarns:
Bare Naked Wools , , , , , , , , Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.
Finished Size:
34.25(38, 41.25, 45, 48.25, 52, 55.25, 58.5, 62.25, 66) inches / 87(96.5, 105, 114.5, 122.5, 132, 140.5, 148.5, 158, 167.5) cm in circumference at underarm (buttoned)
Yarn Requirements:
cardigan: 1265(1390, 1535, 1650, 1750, 1880, 2005, 2145, 2260, 2355) yards / 1150(1275, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1725, 1850, 1975, 2075, 2150) m
vest: 705(790, 870, 960, 1035, 1125, 1210, 1305, 1380, 1450) yards / 650(725, 800, 900, 950, 1050, 1125, 1200, 1275, 1325) m
:
9(10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) buttons that are .375 inch / 1 cm in diameter
Gauge:
23 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on gauge needle (unblocked)
23 sts and 33 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in eyelet pattern stitch (blocked without stretching)
:
size 5US (3.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 6US (4.0 mm) or .25 mm larger than gauge needle
size 2US (2.75 mm) 24-inch circular needle for trims or 1mm smaller than gauge needle