ZIPPERED VEST

Vogue Knitting Winter 2002/03 #23
design by Deborah Newton

This men’s-wear-inspired zip-front vest has back ribbing for a snug fit.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS
• 8 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 100yd/90m) of Berroco, Inc. Softwist (wool/rayon) in #9434 black (A)
• 3 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 50yd/45m) of Berroco, Inc. Zap (polyester) in #3440 black variegated (B)
• One pair each sizes 6, 8 and 9 (4, 5 and 5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle, 24″/60cm long
• One separating zipper with ring pull, 13½”/34cm
• Stitch markers

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Sized for Small (Medium, Large, X-Large). Shown in size Medium.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust 33½ (36, 39)”/85 (91.5, 99)cm
• Length 22½ (23, 23≤)”/57 (58.5, 59.5)cm

GAUGES
• 22 sts and 28 rows = 4″/10cm over rib pat using size 6 (4mm) needles and A.
• 20 sts and 28 rows = 4″/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles and A.
• 16 sts and 24 rows = 4″/10cm over St st using size 8 (5mm) needles and B.

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