Inset bands of diamond-shaped cross-stitch at waist and above the hem accent the Herringbone stitch body of this flattering vest.
Finished Size: Small (Medium, Large, XL); Bust: 42 1/2 (46, 49 1/2, 53 1/2)"/108 (117, 125.5, 136) cm, buttoned; Length: 27 1/2 (27 1/2, 28 1/2, 28 1/2)"/70 (70, 72.5, 72.5) cm.
Yarn:Tahki Yarns PRESTO, 48% wool, 46% acrylic, 3% nylon, 3% mohair (1.75oz/50g; 60yds/55m): #02 curry, 11 (12, 14, 15) balls.
Yarn weight: #5-Bulky.
Gauge: 14 sts and 14 rows = 4"/10 cm in Herringbone st using #11 (8mm) needles; 9 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm in Garter st using #10 1?2 (6.5mm)needles.
Needles: #11 (8mm) needles; #10 1/2 (6.5mm) needles. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Three toggle buttons, 1 1/2" x 1/2" (38mm x 13mm); Stitch Markers; Yarn needle.
Originally Published: Tahki Yarns POTPOURRI Collection, Fall 2011