A comfy, easy-to-knit longline vest in 8 ply. Stay snuggly all year round in this easy layering piece.
Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, then seamed. Stitches are picked up to knit armhole bands in the round. Stitches are picked up to knit front bands.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
Grey sample shown in Rustic Tweed 8 ply Silver Drop. This pattern is written for any of our 8 ply wool yarns like Luxury 8 ply or Whisper 8 ply. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles and a long circular 3.25mm knitting needle for bands (worked flat)
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Working flat, shaping for neckline and armholes, picking up stitches for neckband and armholes.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| To fit chest size |
cm |
75-80 |
85-90 |
95-100 |
105-110 |
115-120 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
87 |
97 |
107 |
117 |
127 |
| Body length |
cm |
70 |
71 |
72 |
73 |
74 |
| Qty x 200g balls |
Classic, Luxury, Rustic Tweed 8 ply or equivalent |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
Shown in Rustic Tweed 8 ply in Silver Drop. Purple sample in a discontinued yarn, similar to Classic 8 ply Sweet Pea.