Let the Games Begin

Introducing Let the Games Begin, a textured, cropped vest worked entirely of Chevron Rib – a sparkling 18-stitch by 4-row repeat. This is a seamless knit, worked bottom-up and in-the-round to the armholes, where the bodice splits and front and back panels are worked separately. Borders are trimmed with Garter Rib, a 3-stitch repeat that segues nicely into the rhythm of the chevrons. This is a fun knit, suitable for all seasons. Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust/Hip: 31¼(35¾, 40½, 45, 47¼, 52, 56½)"/ 79.4(90.8, 102.9, 114.3, 120, 132.1, 143.5) cm
Length: 21½(22, 22½, 23, 23½, 24, 24½)"/ 54.6(55.9, 57.2, 58.4, 59.7, 61, 62.2) cm      

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Woolstok Worsted yarn by Blue Sky Fibers. (100% Fine Highland wool; 123 yards /112 m per 50g skein); color – Lilac Bloom #1325; 6(6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins, or for comparable yarn approximately 655(745, 850, 945, 1010, 1105, 1205) yards/ 600(685, 780, 865, 925, 1010, 1100) m.
I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US6/ 4.0 mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24"/ 60 cm to 32"/ 80 cm circular (choose length shorter than bust/hip measurement)
• 1 24"/ 60 cm circular or 1 pair straight (for upper bodice)
• 1 16"/ 40 cm circular (for neckline and armhole trim)

Notions
• Stitch markers; varying colors helpful
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE (after blocking)
• 20.8 sts and 32 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in Stockinette stitch
• 20.8 sts and 32 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in Chevron Rib

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, circular knitting, decreasing (ssk, k2tog, p2tog), short row shaping, 3-needle BO, stitch pick-up for neckline and armhole trims, and blocking.

11 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, tutorial links, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.

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