Olexa Vest
The Olexa Vest is a fitted striped vest with bias striped pockets and broken rib trim. The body is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up. The pockets are knit on the bias and sewn on. The flattering deep v neckline is accented with a shaped rib trim. This vest is meant to be worn with little or no positive ease in the bustline. Model is shown wearing size 34.5” with no ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 31.25 (34.5, 38, 41.5)[44.75, 48, 51.55]”
Length: 20.75 (21, 22, 22.75)[23.25, 24, 24.75]”
MATERIALS
Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Washable Ewe (100% superwash wool; 183 yds/167 m per 100 g ball); Color A: duckling, 2 (2, 2, 2)[2, 2, 3] balls; Color B: kitten, 2 (2, 2, 2)[3, 3, 3] balls.
Approximate yardage needed:
Color A: 200 (220, 250, 280)[300, 340, 380] yards
Color B: 250 (280, 320, 360)[400, 440, 490] yards
NEEDLES
US #6/4 mm 16” and 32” circular needles
Adjust needle size to get correct gauge.
NOTIONS REQUIRED
Four 7/8” buttons
Sewing thread to match buttons
Sewing needle
Waste yarn or 3 stitch holders
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
2 removable stitch markers or safety pins
2 stitch markers
GAUGE
19 sts and 27 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stripe
Skills Needed:
working in the round
long tail CO
cable CO
three needle BO
mattress stitch
k2tog
ssk
p2tog
ssp
RLI (right lifted increase)
LLI (left lifted increase)
kfb
Designer note: I am a loose knitter, so please check your gauge before beginning this project. It may be necessary to go up 1 or 2 needle sizes.
$6.00
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 31.25 (34.5, 38, 41.5)[44.75, 48, 51.55]”
Length: 20.75 (21, 22, 22.75)[23.25, 24, 24.75]”
MATERIALS
Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Washable Ewe (100% superwash wool; 183 yds/167 m per 100 g ball); Color A: duckling, 2 (2, 2, 2)[2, 2, 3] balls; Color B: kitten, 2 (2, 2, 2)[3, 3, 3] balls.
Approximate yardage needed:
Color A: 200 (220, 250, 280)[300, 340, 380] yards
Color B: 250 (280, 320, 360)[400, 440, 490] yards
NEEDLES
US #6/4 mm 16” and 32” circular needles
Adjust needle size to get correct gauge.
NOTIONS REQUIRED
Four 7/8” buttons
Sewing thread to match buttons
Sewing needle
Waste yarn or 3 stitch holders
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
2 removable stitch markers or safety pins
2 stitch markers
GAUGE
19 sts and 27 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stripe
Skills Needed:
working in the round
long tail CO
cable CO
three needle BO
mattress stitch
k2tog
ssk
p2tog
ssp
RLI (right lifted increase)
LLI (left lifted increase)
kfb
Designer note: I am a loose knitter, so please check your gauge before beginning this project. It may be necessary to go up 1 or 2 needle sizes.
$6.00