The Notorious Vest
PDF knitting instructions (ENG only)
PDF knitting instructions (ENG only)
PDF knitting instructions (ENG only)
SIZES
(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10
MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: (90) 94 (100) 106 (112) 120 (128) 136 (146) 156 cm
Length: (52) 54 (58) 60 (62) 62 (62) 63 (63) 64 cm
FIT & SIZE GUIDE
The notorious vest is knit from the top down and is supposed to have a loose fit. The intended length is “to the hips”. The length is easy to adapt to your own preferred length.
The notorious vest has a recommended positive ease of 10-15cm. The vest in the pictures is worn with a positive ease of 15 cm. The sizes 1-10 represent a chest circumference of:
(75-80), 80-85, (85-90), 90-95, (95-100), 100-110, (110-120), 120-130, (130-140), 140-150.
YARN
Ullcentrum 2-ply, Kampes 2-ply, Järbo Svensk ull 2-ply held double or Ullcentrum 3-ply, Kampes 3-ply, Järbo Svensk ull 3-ply + lace weight or Kampes 4-ply, Järbo Svenska ull 4-ply
(300) 350 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 g (270-320m/100g) 2-ply wool yarn held double or
(250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 g (200m/100g) 3-ply wool yarn held together with (75) 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 g (150-210m/25g) light fingering/lace yarn or
(350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 (550) 550 g (130-150m/100g) 4-ply wool yarn
GAUGE & NEEDLES
15 sts x 19 rows = 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch.
6 mm circular needles 80-150 cm depending on preference and size.
6 mm circular needle 60 cm is used for the hood and the sleeve ribs.
Always pick your main needle based on the gauge.