Riggies Vest

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

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
35 (40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 64)" / 89 (101.5, 114.5, 127, 140, 152.5, 162.5) cm circumference at chest

Intended to be worn with 2-3 inches / 5-7.5 cm of positive ease. The shape and construction of this vest creates more of a poncho-style slipover with deep armholes and shaped shoulders.
Shown in size 2 with 3 ” / 7.5 cm of positive ease at chest.

Yarn
DK 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 Double Knitting (100% Shetland wool, 82 yds / 75 m per 25g) in shade Titanic (single color), Mooskit (with pop of Sandalwood)
9 (10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18) balls
For the Open Front Version random amounts of Mooskit, Mogit, Burnt Umber, Green Mist, Titanic and Cinnamon.

A woolen spun yarn is recommended for similar results.

Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 60 cm and 40” / 100 cm length (ribbing needle)
US 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm length (main needle)
Finishing (for Three Needle Bind Off): 1 spare US 7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 32” / 60 cm length for TNBO at center front and back, 1 spare US 8 / 5mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm length for TNBO at shoulders and 1 US 9 / 5.5mm circular needle any length for TNBO at shoulders.

Notions
Stitch marker, waste yarn, tapestry needle

17 sts & 33 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Garter Stitch worked flat using main needle, after blocking
19 sts & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Garter Rib worked flat using ribbing needle, after blocking