PT 8283 - Ladies Vest with Arrow Detail
A stylish vee-neck knit vest for women, featuring a geometric arrow lace pattern that's easy to knit and high impact.
Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, with neckband and armhole bands picked up and knit at end.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
Most Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns would suit this pattern, like Classic 8 ply or Bamboo Twist 8 ply. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
Fit & Yarn Requirements
To fit Chest Size | cm | 75-80 | 85-90 | 95-100 | 105-110 |
Finished Chest Size | cm | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Body Length | cm | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
200g balls 8ply Wool | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
This pattern uses 8 ply yarn. Sample shown in Bamboo Twist 8 ply shade Cornflower.
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm & 4.00mm knitting needles, and one set of 3.25mm double pointed needles, or size needles to give correct tension (for armhole and neckband - a circular needle can be used if preferred), 1 stitch holder, 1 safety pin, 2 stitch markers.