Knitting Pattern Cordova Vest

A FREE Companion Guide, includes optional instructions for adding German Short Rows, an alternative to separating and picking up sleeves, and an Italian sewn bind-off tutorial.

The Good Night, Day knitting patterns are written to be easily approachable to everyone- at any knitting level. Tara-Lynn is committed to creating straightforward knitting patterns using simple techniques, easy guidelines, and uncomplicated language, which allows the knitter to envision and execute their own modifications. These reachable knitting patterns have an intentional simplicity that offers a space you are forced to slow down in.

Cordova Ruffle Vest with self-ties, is a standout hand knit item, easily layered for effect. It is knit
seamlessly through the body with minimalist shaping, worked flat over circulars, seamed at the
shoulders, has self-ties, and a breathtaking ruffle trim - a truly timeless special piece.

SKILLS
Knit, purl, casting on, binding off, decreasing stitches, knitting with circulars, seaming.

GAUGE
11-12 sts is 2”/ 5 cm / 16 rows is 2” / 5
cm (22 -24 sts & 28 rows is 4" / 10 cm) over stockinette on 6 US / 4 mm,(knit flat)

MATERIALS
(Light) Worsted weight wool / 9 wpi / Approx
(370 M) (400 M) (430 M) (460 M) (490 M)
Malabrigo, Seis Cabos in colour arco iris (shown). Optionally, Aran weight going down a size, (Malabrigo Rios).
6 US / 4 mm circular needle (16” / 41 cm around)
6 US / 4 mm circular needle (24” / 60 cm around, or longer to accommodate sts)
Stitch markers, waste yarn, measuring tape, tapestry needle.

MEASUREMENTS
XS/S, S/M, M/L, L/XL, XL/XXL
Laying flat, across chest, (16" / 42 cm) (18"/ 46 cm) (20" / 51 cm) (22" / 56 cm) (24" 61 cm) or as desired (see size customisations). Model wears XS/S.
Length (18.5" / 47 cm) (19" / 48.5) (19.5" / 49.5cm) (20" / 51 cm) (20.5" / 52 cm) or as desired.

Positive ease is as desired, using finished measurements for your own desired fit.

+ PDF downloadable knitting pattern

These harder to find wooden circular knitting needles are available for your projects in my shop.