A timeless vest does wonders for a wardrobe. When a full-on sweater is just too much, but you need that bit of knitwear, a vest is just the thing. With a hint of lace, Algonquin adds a bit of femininity to this classic v-neck, tailored wardrobe staple.

The lace pattern is written and charted.

Sizes 
• Bust: 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53)”/80 (87, 95, 102, 110, 117, 126, 132)cm

Shown in size 38”/95cm with 2”/5cm of positive ease.

Yarn 
• 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering; 75% superwash Merino, 20% cashmere, 5% nylon 
385 yds/352m/100g

Shown in color Be Steel My Heart

or

• 595 (666, 741, 826, 916, 999, 1096, 1173) yds / 544 (609, 678, 755, 837, 913, 1002, 1073)m fingering weight yarn

Needles 
• US 3 3.25mm needles for body 
• US 3 3.25mm needles for neckband and armhole bands* 
• US 6 4mm needles for body

* Set of double-pointed or 16” / 40cm circular or 32” / 80cm circular needles for working magic loop, as preferred, to work in the round.

Notions 
• removable marker 
• tapestry needle

Gauge 
• 22 sts and 29 rows/rnds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, blocked

Skills Used 
• decreasing 
• increasing 
• knitting in the round 
• lace 
• reading charts (optional)

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