HIrsholm by Luuanne Chau is a perfect warm weather go-to!
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
34 (38, 42, 45.5, 49) (53, 56.5, 60.5, 64)“ bust circumference
Shown in size 2 cropped +4” and size 3 standard +8”
YARN
Woolfolk Luft (55% 100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®
45% organic pima cotton; 109 yds per 50 g skein, Bulky weight)
Cropped version – 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins in color no. L19
Standard version – 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins in color no. L7
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 8 (5 mm) 24” circular needle
2 US 8 (5 mm) 32” circular needles
US 9 (5.5 mm) 32” circular needle
Tapestry needle, holders or waste yarn, removable markers
GAUGE
17 sts and 22 rows = 4” in 2x2 rib on larger needles, blocked slightly stretched so that the fabric lays flat.
Chart 2 measures 3.5” and 5.25” tall on larger needles, blocked
NOTES
After split hem, vest is worked in the round from lower edge to armhole. Fronts and back are worked separately and seamed at the shoulders. Correct row gauge is important in this pattern. Swatch in chart 2 is recommended.
Choose the size with 4–6” of positive ease.
SAMPLES
Sample 1 (color no. L19, size 2, cropped version) is on 5’ 10” model.
Sample 2 (color no. L7, size 3, standard version) is on 5’ 9” model.