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DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox
DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5 Open image lightbox

DIY Kit - Winter Vest - Merino No. 5

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DIY Kit - Winter Vest

The body of this vest is knit flat in one piece. The back panel is worked first from the bottom-up. Without casting off, the first front panel is worked top-down. The second front panel is knit top-down after casting off the first panel and reconnecting working yarn. Stitches for the armholes are picked up from the outer edge of the garment and worked in the round. Stitches for the neckband are picked up from the inner edge of the garment and worked flat.

Level: Intermediate

Sizes: XS (S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X)

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Size

Yarn Amount

 Width

(side seam to side seam)

Length

(shoulder to hem)

XS

6 balls

22” (55 cm)

36” (91 cm)

S/M

7 balls

24” (60 cm)

38” (96 cm)

L/XL

8 balls

27” (68 cm)

40” (101 cm)

2X/3X

9 balls

30” (76 cm)

42” (106 cm)


Kit Contains:

  • Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
  • Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length - OPTIONAL
  • Pattern
  • Loopy Mango project bag

NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when seaming and securing all loose ends.

Care: Dry clean or hand wash cold, lay flat to dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. Note that exposing wool to heat (hot water) or agitation (machine washing) will cause it to felt.

Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Blacksmith, Flamingo, Blue Lagoon and Stardust have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose

Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.

Shown in Lady Blue (DISCONTINUED COLOR) (S/M), Polar Bear (S/M), and Dorian Gray (S/M).

Since this is a long knitted garment expect it to grow due to its weight at least a few inches with wear.  To reduce the amount of stretching, never hang knitted garments - always store them folded.


Helpful video tutorials for this project:

  1. How to rib stitch
  2. How to knit the front panels of a cardigan
  3. Picking up stitches for the sleeves
  4. How to seam sides together
  5. How to pick up stitches for the neckband

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