Duster Vest Knitting Pattern Download

Description

A long, slinky vest seizes on the wearable, flattering layering piece. Relaxed raw edges, simple ribbing and a patch pocket let the elemental beauty of linen-silk-blend QUARTZ and hand-worked stitches shine through.

Finished Size: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X) to fit Bust: 34 (37, 40, 42, 45, 48)”/86.5 (94, 101.5, 106.5, ¼.5, ½)cm. Length: 30 (30.5, 31, 31.5, 32, 32.5)”/76 (77.5, 78.5, 80, 81.5, 82.5)cm.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Quartz (54% viscose, 23% linen, 20# silk, 3% metallic; 103 yd [95m]/50g): #03 aqua, 7 (8, 9, 10, 10,11) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st using #10 and 19 sts and 22 rows in St st using #8 needle.
Needles: Size 8 & 10 (5 & 6mm) circular needles, 29″/74cm long. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, one decorative metal clasp, matching thread and sewing needle, yarn needle.
Originally Published: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham, Volume 4 for Tahki Stacy Charles, Spring 2009