MARLENE VEST KIT Pattern by Nadya Stallings Each kit includes the Pattern and the amount of Yarn required for your chosen size. This sleeveless vest features a flattering V-neck and was inspired by 1940s images of Marlene Dietrich! It is a timeless classic, suitable for any season when you want some extra warmth and class! This vest is worked bottom up in the round until the armholes are reached and then it is split and worked flat. The body of the vest is worked in easy texture stitches that are based on patterns found in vintage sweaters, consisting of a Broken Rib stitch which is worked as a 2x2 “shifted" version. Neckline, armholes, and waistband are all worked in 2x2 plain Rib to match the texture stitch. SizesXS (S, M) (L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X). Sample shown in Size L, 190 cm / 43 3/4 " Finished Circumference at widest point of torso. Finished Measurements Body Circumference: 80 (87.5, 102) (109, 123.5, 131) (138, 152.5, 160) cm / 31 ½ (34 ½, 40 ¼) (43, 48 ½, 51 ½) (54 ¼, 60, 63)” Overall Length (neck to hem): 47.5 (48, 49.5) (51, 53, 53) (54.5, 54.5, 55.5) cm / 18 ¾ (19, 19 ½) (20, 20 ¾, 20 ¾) (21 ½, 21 ½, 21 ¾)” Gauge 22 sts / 28 rnds or rows = 10 cm / 4" in Broken Rib/Shifted Rib (from chart), gently blocked. YarnAncient Arts Fibre Crafts Merino DK / Light Worsted 100% SW Merino, 100g / 3.5oz, 200m / 220yd Sample shown in Iron Horse. Yardage4 (4, 5)(5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) skeins. Yardage EstimateApprox 643 (709, 848)(929, 1087, 1153)(1244, 1375, 1454) m / 707 (780, 933)(1022, 1196, 1269)(1369, 1512, 1599) yds Needle SizesOne set size 4.00 mm / US 6, 150 cm / 60" circular needles, or size(s) needed to achieve gauge. One pair size 4.00 mm / US 6 needles (optional, for working front panels) NotionsOne tapestry needle, stitch markers (at least 10 (10, 10) (10, 14, 14) (14, 14, 14)), waste yarn for holding live sts. 100% Superwash Merino DK / Light Worsted Weight200 meters / 220 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skeinGauge: 21 - 24 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 5 - 7 or 4.0 - 4.5 mm A download link for the pattern PDF will be sent to your email.
