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Moving Still Vest - Testing Registration
Thank you for your interest in testing the vest!
Testing dates: August 1st - September 12th (6 weeks)
All knitters, at all skill levels, are welcome!
The pattern includes all the tutorials you need for success. So don't shy away if there's anything new to you - you'll be fine!
This project is ideal for knitters who love colorwork and want a cozy, comfortable layer to wear.
Construction
This oversized vest is worked flat from the top down using the Intarsia technique (mixed with stranded colorwork to reduce the number of bobbins). The back is worked first in full, then the shoulders are picked up and worked simultaneously but separately, until they are joined to work the front as a single piece down to the hem. Finally, the front and back are seamed along both sides, and the ribbings are added.
Skills Required
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Intarsia - video is included in the pattern.
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Icelanding bind-off - video is included in the pattern.
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Italian Bind-off .
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Increases/Decreases.
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Mattress stitch for Seaming - video is included in the pattern.
Finished Sizes
sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13)
Chest Circumference: 38 (40.25, 43, 43.75, 46.5) (51.5, 55, 57.25, 60.75) (66, 71.75, 75.25, 78)” / 96.5 (102, 109, 111, 118) (131, 140, 145.5, 154.5) (167.5, 182, 191, 198) cm
The vest is designed for a range of 6-10" / 15-25 cm of positive ease.
Yarn Requirement
You can use any DK-worsted yarn, approx 240-270 yds [220-250 m] / 100 gr, that meets the indicated gauge. Preferably yarn with a good drape (silk blends are best).
Yarn used in the pattern: Silky Twist by Artyarns / 80% Merino, 20% silk / 100gr/220 yd [200m]
Colors used in the sample: MC (beige): #309 / CC1 (green): #920 / CC2 (black): #246
Yarn amount:
MC: 385 (410, 435, 440, 475) (525, 560, 585, 615) (670, 730, 765, 790) yds / 355 (375, 400, 405, 435) (480, 515, 535, 565) (615, 670, 700, 725) m.
CC1: 430 (450, 485, 495, 525) (585, 620, 650, 685) (745, 810, 850, 885) yds / 395 (415, 445, 455, 480) (535, 570, 595, 630) (685, 745, 780, 810) m.
CC2: 110 (120, 125, 125, 135) (155, 165, 170, 180) (190, 205, 220, 230) yds / 100 (110, 115, 115, 125) (140, 150, 155, 165) (175, 190, 200, 210) m.
Needles and Hooks
Main needles: Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable.
Ribbing needles: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles, 32” - 40” (80 - 100 cm) cable for body / 16” - 20” (40 - 50 cm) cable for neck and armhole ribbing.
Gague
22 sts and 27 rows = 4" (10 cm) worked in Stockinette St.
Required from you
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A Project page on Ravelry with good photos: at the end of the test, you'll need to open a project page on Ravelry, and provide high-quality, well-lit photos of the finished garment.
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Accountability: Please make sure you have the time and will to test the project!
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Social media: not required, but you are more than welcome to share your progress and talk about the process with your other knitting friends.
To register, please fill in the form below:
It's best to include links to your Ravelry / Instagram, so I can see your work. I'm not judgmental; I just need to see that you're capable and active!
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