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  • CARDIGANS
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    • Thornberry Cardigan
    • Oakledge Cardigan
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    • Pemberton Cardigan
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    • Hillside Cardigan
    • Meadowbrook Cardigan
    • Bellefleur Cardigan
    • Fayerweather Cardigan
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    • Rhinecliff Cardigan
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    • Banana Tree Cardigan
  • TEES & PULLOVERS
    • Brayton Pullover
    • Lynnfield Tee
    • Kittery Pullover
    • Holliston Tee
    • Lanark Tee
    • Evaline Pullover
    • Sagamore Tee
    • Wingate Pullover
    • Eastham Tee
    • Scarborough Tee
    • Garden Trellis Tee
    • Garden Walk Tee
    • Starlight Pullover
    • Garden Gate Tee
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    • Delacorte Vest
    • Alerion Vest
    • Arborway Wrap
    • Bigelow Vest
    • Chilton Vest
    • Winter Creek Vest
    • Canterbury Vest
    • Kensington Vest
    • Stonybrooke Vest
  • ACCESSORIES
    • Kirkland Shawl
    • Vinecrest Cowl
    • Fayette Shawl
    • Regis Collection
    • Willow Path Shawl
    • Merrimac Shawl
    • Meldon Shawl
    • Meila Cowl
    • Edgemoor Cowl
    • Fairmont Shawlette
    • Rhapsody Cowl & Mitts
    • Lazy Day Socks
    • Zephyr Cowl
    • Riverton Cowl
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ALERION VEST

Mirrored columns of gracefully winding cables add drama to a classic vest silhouette. Finished with a garter rib collar band slightly raised at the back neck to ward off the chill, this vest is sure to be a favorite wardrobe staple.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust - 32 (34¾, 37¾, 40¾, 43¾, 46¾)(49½, 52½, 55½, 58, 61)", buttoned.
Intended to be worn with 2-4" of ease.
Length - 21¼ (21¾, 22¼, 22¼, 22¾, 23¼)(23¾, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾, 25¼)".
 
YARN: 790 (860, 930, 970, 1055, 1115)(1200, 1245, 1330, 1390, 1470) yds DK weight wool or wool blend.
Shown in Miss Babs "Yowza" (100% Superwash Merino Wool: 560yds/227g) - Japanese Maple.
2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
 
NEEDLES: U.S. size 6 (4mm) 32" (80cm) or longer circular needle.
Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge. 
 
OTHER: Cable needle, stitch holders, removable stitch markers, extra needle in same size for 3-needle bind off, tapestry needle.
Five ⅝" (16mm) buttons.
 
GAUGE: 22 sts/31 rows = 4" in stockinette, blocked.
63 sts = 7¾" wide in Cable Pattern, blocked.
22 sts/39 rows = 4" in Garter Rib.
 
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Techniques include long tail cast on, cables, German short rows, 3-needle bind off, decreasing in cable pattern, picking up stitches, and buttonholes.
 
CONSTRUCTION: Back and fronts are knit separately from the bottom up. Shoulders are shaped with short rows and joined with 3-needle bind off. Stitches are picked up for the button band and collar, which is shaped with short rows. Stitches are picked up for the armhole trim. Sides are seamed.

$6.00
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