Lowlands Vest (2023I)

The Lowlands Vest is perfect for the adventurous knitter: steeks are used to make the arm and neck holes, and several rows include knitting with 3 colors. This classic vest will add beautiful color and pattern to your wardrobe!

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Four colors of Alpaca Heather are used: Bing Cherry (MC) with Gray, Petrol, and Goji Berry.

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The colorwork pattern is both written out and charted.

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Note: Depending on the shade you select, this yarn is available in 50g or 100g skeins. Please check when purchasing that you are buying the correct number of skeins for the colours you’ve selected in the given skein sizes.

Designer
Becky Baker
Finished Size
Finished Chest Circumference: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)”
Yarn
Shown in Alpaca Heather:
A: Bing Cherry (50g skein): 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) 50g skeins OR 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) 100g skeins
B: Gray (100g skein): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 50g skeins OR 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) 100g skeins
C: Petrol (50g skein): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) 50g skeins OR 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) 100g skeins
D: Goji Berry (50g skein): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) 50g skeins OR 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) 100g skeins
Notions
3.5mm (US E) crochet hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Gauge
24 sts and 27 rnds in Fair Isle pattern = 10cm/4” using larger needles, after blocking
Needle Size
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle, 100cm/40” long for body
4mm (US 6) circular needle, 100cm/40” long for body
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle, 40cm/16” long or DPNs for armhole and neck trim