Go cozy with this statement vest, knitted with bulky yarn, to keep you warm through the coldest seasons.
Danu is a simple knit vest pattern with interesting cable details, a perfect layering piece for chilly fall days.
The Danu vest features a background with a simple textured pattern in seed stitch, but the front and back are adorned with twisted cable panels.
All cable instructions are both charted and written.
Since it’s worked in bulky weight yarn, it’s a quick project.
The sample pictured is knitted in size 2.
SIZING
Sizes: XS (S, M, L) [XL, XXL, 3XL] {4XL, 5XL, 6XL}
Bust Sizes: 30 (32, 36, 40) [44, 48, 52] {56, 60, 64} inches / 76 (81, 91, 101) [111, 122, 132] {142, 152, 162} cm
GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS
Gauge: 13 sts/16 rounds = 4 inches/10cm in seed stitch
Needles: US 11 / 8 mm circular needles (32″ long) + dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop method for sleeves.
Notions: Stitch markers, Cable needle, Holders or waste yarn, Tapestry needle
YARN
The Danu vest knitting pattern is designed for a bulky weight wool/wool blend.
Yarn Weight 5 : Bulky (Chunky Craft Rug)
Yardage: 405 (472, 540, 580) [634, 715, 769] {850, 904, 961} yards / 372 (434, 496, 533) [582, 657, 706] {781, 830, 879} meters
CONSTRUCTION
The Danu vest is worked bottom up, in the round from hem to armholes, then split into two pieces.
Front and back are worked flat, separately from armhole to shoulder.
The collar and armhole are picked up and worked in the round once the shoulders are seamed.
SHARING
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