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Saddle Pocket Vest

$6.00Price
PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Pattern chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
Saddle pocket vest is inspired by the look of camping vest and technical vest. Garment features overall boxy shape, textured popcorn lace stitch, deep arm openings with statement external saddle pockets, classic ribbing trims and large buttons.
 
Saddle pocket vest is worked from top down in pattern stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  104 (110) 116 (120) 126 (135) 141 cm
[40.9 (43.3) 45.6 (47.2) 49.6 (53.1) 55.5 inches] 
 
Overall Length (back top edge to bottom edge w/ trims):  
52 (54) 55 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm
[20.5 (21.3) 21.6 (22) 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
8 mm [US 11] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In popcorn lace stitch using 8 mm [US 11] needles
13 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
In garter stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles
13 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The vest is intended for an oversized fit and recommended to wear with approx. 15 cm [5.9 inches] of positive ease. Meaning it is designed to be about 15 cm [5.9 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. 
 
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 16 cm positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
Body Yarn
400 (500) 600 (700) 800 (900) 1000 gr.        
Pascuali, Nube Peruvian Wool, 100 gr. / 60 m
 
Pocket & Ribbing Trim Yarn
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450 gr.        
Aiayu, Handknit Yarn Mechera, 50 gr. / 50 m - Pure Off white
 
Knit the vest body with 1 strand of Nube. 
Knit pockets and ribbing trims with 1 strand of Mechera.
 
6 -7 buttons:  diam. approx. 30 mm [1.2 inches] each
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn
OR 2 strands of DK to worsted yarn held together
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