Holly Vest

Designed by Claudia Q

Find the pattern on Ravelry here!

The Holly Vest is a knitted vest, featuring a unique "mini" cable knit design, formulated to be made with ShiBui Tweed Silk Cloud wool. With its blend of Silk and Mohair, this is sure to be a cozy and soft garment when you're done. You can wear it over a sweater or wear it on its own as a top, this is a versatile garment that is perfect for this time of year through the transition to autumn and can be used as a layering piece for colder months.

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4x)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Finished Chest Circumference: 32 (36 1/2, 41, 43 1/2, 48, 52 1/2, 57, 59 1/2) / 81 (92.5, 104, 110.5, 122, 133.5, 145, 151) cm Body Length to Underarm: 8 (8, 8, 8 1/2, 8 1/2, 8 1/2, 9, 9) / 20.5 (20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5, 23, 23) cm Armhole Depth: 7 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2) / 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm Back Neck Width: 6 1/2 ( 7, 7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 9 1/2) / 16.5 (18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 24) cm Shoulder Width: 3 (3 1/4, 3 3/4, 4 1/4, 4 3/4, 5 1/4, 5 3/4, 6 1/4)” / 7.5 (8, 9.5, 11, 12, 13.5, 14.5, 16) cm Front Neck Depth: 3 (3, 3 1/4, 3 1/4, 3 1/2, 3 1/2, 3 3/4, 3 3/4) / 7.5 (7.5, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9.5, 9.5) cm

YARN

ShiBui TWEED SILK CLOUD (Lace weight; 35% Kid Mohair, 65% Silk; 190 yards / 173 meters per 25 g)

4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

GAUGE

22 sts & 38 rows = 4 / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.75 mm (US 5) needle, after blocking. 28 sts & 38 rows = 4 / 10 cm in cable pattern on 3.75 mm (US 5) needle, after blocking.

NEEDLES
One pair 3.75 mm (US 5) needles, and a set of Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) for armholes and neck edge or 16 / 40 cm circular needle (optional) or size needed to obtain gauge