Blue Sky Fibers

Baxter Vest

The Classic Series

Design by Jane Veitenheimer

$9.00

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A stunning piece, the Baxter Vest is knit with two strands of Bulky held together using size 35 needles. An open front vest, it is a ribbed garment for the fashionista in all of us. This very quick, seamless knit will drive your love of knitting.

 

Pattern No. 20174

 

* Available as PDF download only.

YARN:

Bulky (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool; 100g/45yds): 7 (9, 10, 12, 13)hanks

 

NEEDLES:

Size 35 (19mm) 47″ circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

 

OTHER TOOLS:

Stitch holder(s) or waste yarn

Tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL:

Advanced Beginner

 

GAUGE:

In k4, p2 rib, 5 sts and 8 rows = 4″ with two strands of yarn held together

 

SIZES:

Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL)

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

To fit chest: 35 (38½, 45, 48, 54½)”

Length to shoulder: 17 (18, 19, 20, 21)”

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No. 1001 Lynx

Yarn Used in Pattern

Bulky

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