Knit in our gorgeous Truva – a blend of cotton and cashmere, Simone is the perfect garment for transitional seasons. Layer it over a blouse during fall and winter or as a standalone piece during spring and summer. Either way – you’ll be cozy and comfortable. Simone is a modern classic with its square shawl collar and a slightly cropped, relaxed fit. You won’t regret adding this timeless vest to your wardrobe!SimoneDesigned by Rachel BrockmanDIFFICULTYEasySIZESExtra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)Shown in Small size with approx. 1½” of positive ease at bust.FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBust: 32½ (36, 40½, 44, 48½, 52, 56½, 60, 64½)”Height: 19 (19½, 20, 21, 21½, 22, 23, 23½, 24)”MATERIALSUniversal Yarn Truva (50% cotton, 50% cashmere; 50g/164 yds)• 101 Medallion – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) ballsNeedles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 24-40” circular and set of DPNs or size needed to obtain gaugeUS Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24-40” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarnGAUGE22 sts x 26 rnds = 4" in Stockinette stitch (St st) with larger ndlSave time, check your gauge.PATTERN NOTESThis sweater is worked in the round from the top down. It begins with the back shoulders which are worked flat to the underarms. Then, the right front is picked up from the back shoulder and worked flat to the length of the neck drop, then placed on hold. The left front is also picked up from the back shoulders and worked flat to the neck drop, then the right and left fronts are joined and worked to the underarms. At the underarms, the front and back are joined together. Waist decreases are worked into the body. The stitches for the collar are picked up and worked flat and shaped with short rows. Stitches for the armholes are picked up and knit in the round.
