Riggies Vest Laceweight

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
34 (39, 43, 49, 54, 58, 63)“ / 86.5 (99, 109, 124.5, 137, 147.5, 160) cm circumference at chest
Intended to be worn with 1-3 inches / 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease.
Shown in size 2 with 1 ½” / 4 cm of positive ease at chest.

Note: This laceweight version has slighty less positive ease than the DK version.

The shape and construction of this vest creates more of a poncho-style slipover with deep armholes and shaped shoulders.

Yarn
Lace weight yarn in the approx. amount: 700 (800, 930, 1055, 1180, 1290, 1400) yds / 640 (732, 850, 965, 1080, 1180, 1280) m

Shown in: Jamieson’s of Shetland Ultra Lace (50% Lambswool / 50% Shetland wool, 212 yds / 194 m per 25g) in shade Eesit with a pop of Mimosa (in Jamieson’s Spindrift weight).
5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls

A woolen / semi woolen spun lofty yarn with good memory is recommended if you want similar results to the sample shown.

Needles
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 60 cm and 40” / 100 cm length (ribbing needle)
US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm length (main needle)
Finishing (for Three Needle Bind Off): 1 spare US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 60 cm length for TNBO at center front and back, 1 spare US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm length for TNBO at shoulders and 1 US 6 / 4mm circular needle any length for TNBO at shoulders.

Notions
Stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holders or cables/cords for holding stitches, tapestry needle.

Gauge23 sts & 45 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Garter Stitch worked flat using main needle, after blocking
25 sts & 46 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Garter Rib worked flat using ribbing needle, after blocking