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Olexa Vest

Olexa Vest knitting pattern by Cassie Castillo.  Striped vest with pockets.
Olexa Vest knitting pattern by Cassie Castillo.  Striped vest with pockets.
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
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