With a slightly cropped, boxy fit, Kaffi is a modern vest to update any classic outfit. Simple slipstitch colorwork creates a nubby houndstooth texture with delightful charm, whether you choose traditional or whimsical color pairings.
Techniques & Skills Used: cable CO, backwards loop CO, knit/purl, slipstitch colorwork, increasing/decreasing, working in simple pattern, German short rows, picking up stitches. Pattern instructions are fully written, with a link to my short rows tutorial.
Size: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)” bust; sample shown in third size worn with 3” positive ease. I chose a slightly oversized fit for myself; consult the schematic for bust and other measurements, and choose a size that provides the amount of ease you prefer.
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted (100% fine highland wool; 123 yards/112m/50g); shown in No. 1314 Deep Velvet (MC) and No. 1324 Morning Frost (CC) in about a 1 to .85 ratio; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins MC and 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins CC, or approximately 220 (245, 285, 320, 365, 405, 430, 475, 515, 550) yards MC, and 180 (205, 240, 280, 310, 345, 370, 400, 435, 475) yards CC of worsted weight wool yarn.
Other Materials: US 8 (5mm) 32” circular needle or size to match gauge; Stitch markers (3, 2 removable); Stitch holders (2); Yarn needle.
Gauge: 16 st and 40 rows/4” in slipstitch pattern, lightly blocked; 16 st and 24 rows/4” in K1P1 rib.
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