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Knit your first top with our fun do-it-yourself kit! With a simple design and easy to follow instructions, this is a great next level project after learning to knit hats and scarves. This vest is made in warm merino wool, and is a fashionable and versatile layering piece.
DIY Kit - Easy Vest
After checkout, you will receive a PDF digital copy of the pattern by email!
This vest is knit in two panels that are seamed together at the shoulders and on the sides leaving arm openings. Panels are knitted flat from bottom up. Neckline is knit in the round by picking up stitches around the neck. Both panels can be knit either on straight or circular needles. Neckline is knit in the round on circular needles size US 17 (12 mm).
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS/S - 3X
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Size
Yarn Amount
Width
Length
XS/S
3 balls
20’’ (51 cm)
16.5’’ (42 cm)
S/M
3 balls
22” (56 cm)
17.5” (44 cm)
M/L
4 balls
25’’ (64 cm)
19’’ (47 cm)
L/XL
4 balls
27’’ (68 cm)
20.5 (52 cm)
2X
5 balls
28.5’’ (72 cm)
21.5 (55 cm)
3X
5 balls
30’’ (76 cm)
22.5 (57 cm)
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Kit Contains:
Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 20’’ (50 cm) - OPTIONAL
Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 20’’ (50 cm) - OPTIONAL
Pattern
Loopy Mango project bag
NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when seaming and securing all loose ends.
Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Blacksmith, Flamingo, and Stardust have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose
Care: Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry or tumble dry low. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to make sure you like the result.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in Sunshine (S/M), Moody Blues (S/M), and Bubble Gum (M/L).
Helpful video tutorials for this project:
How to decrease: Slip Slip Knit (SSK)
How to seam shoulders
How to seam sides
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