Abbey Mill Farm Vest Knitting Pattern

Knit this earth toned sweater appealing to a grounded steadfast nature. Work with a traditional Fair Isle patterning style and enjoy this well designed unisex vest featuring steeks for the armholes and V-neckline. Finished Size: 293/4 (331/2, 371/4, 41, 443/4, 481/2)" chest circumference. Vest shown measures 331/2".

Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% wool; 275 yd [251 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #16 pumpernickel (dark brown; MC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #21 hayloft (yellow; CC1), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins; #06 foothills (gray-green; CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); #29 fauna (greenbrown; CC3), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); #17 embers (orange-red; CC4), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); #04 nest (light brown; CC5), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s).

Needles: Body—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Rib—size 11/2 (2.5 mm):24" or longer cir. Armholes and neckband—size 11/2 (2.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; removable marker; sewing thread or lightweight yarn and sewing needle for tacking trimmed steek into place; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 30 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Originally Published: Jane Austen Knits 2014

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