The Sauvie vest is worked from the top down. The back is worked first to base of armhole, then front shoulders are picked up and worked down. The fronts and back are joined and worked to hem. Neck and arm trims are picked up and worked in 1x1 rib. Front bands are picked up and worked in double knit.
SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64, 68)” / 81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 162.5, 172.5) cm bust circumference
The designer recommends choosing a size that gives you 1-4” / 2.5-10 cm of positive ease.
Sample shown is size 2 with +0-4” / 0-10 cm positive ease.
GAUGE:
20 stitches and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stitch pattern on larger needles, blocked
MATERIALS:
Woolfolk Stra - 50% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®, 50% Linen (164 yards / 150 meters per 50 g skein)
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins in color no. S2
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16-32” / 40-80 cm circular needle and 2 dpns for front bands
US 6 (4 mm) 16-32” / 40-80 cm circular needle
Tapestry needle,
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
0.75” / 2 cm buttons (4)
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