Cardea Vest Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Even after spring fully sets in, a windy day can catch you by surprise. This ombré vest in shades of blue, with simple lace panels at the sides, will turn heads wherever you wear it. (And once beach season hits, you can use it as a swimsuit cover-up.)

Designer: Karen Wilmoth

Difficulty: Intermediate

Yarn Weight: 1

Finished Size: 34 (381/4, 421/4, 461/4, 50, 541/4)" bust circumference.
Top shown measures 381/4"; modeled with 21/4" of negative ease.
Specific Yarn Used: Knit Picks Stroll (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 231 yd
[211 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #27235 mint (light blue; MC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins. Knit Picks Stroll Gradient (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 458 yd [419 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #27390 sea you later (light blue to dark blue; CC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins (see Notes).

Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 27 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st.