Library Vest by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
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Rowan Felted Tweed 154 Ginger
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197 Alabaster
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185 Frozen
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186 Tawny
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225 Dusk
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199 Pink Bliss
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K0010 Delight (Kaffe Fassett Palette)
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200 Barbara
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150 Rage
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222 Scarlet
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196 Barn Red
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212 Peach
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198 Zinnia
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154 Ginger
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K0013 Marigold (Kaffe Fassett Palette)
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223 Tango
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175 Cinnamon
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193 Cumin
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181 Mineral
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K0012 Daffodil (Kaffe Fassett Palette)
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220 Sulfur
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216 French Mustard
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161 Avocado
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205 Lotus Leaf
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227 Sorbet
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228 Khaki
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213 Lime
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K0014 Apple (Kaffe Fassett Palette)
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K0016 Cucumber (Kaffe Fassett Palette)
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184 Celadon
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226 Mint
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203 Electric Green
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158 Pine
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209 Eden
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194 Delft
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218 Fjord
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152 Watery
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202 Turquoise
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207 Bottle Green
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173 Duck Egg
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170 Seafarer
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167 Maritime
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178 Seasalter
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229 Pacific
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215 Ciel
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214 Ultramarine
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165 Scree
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201 Iris
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217 Astor
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K0015 Regal (Kaffe Fassett Palette)
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192 Amethyst
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151 Bilberry
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208 Iolite
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219 Heliotrope
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183 Peony
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K0011 Fuchsia (Kaffe Fassett Palette)
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224 Shadow
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211 Black
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159 Carbon
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191 Granite
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172 Ancient
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177 Clay
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210 Aluminium
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206 Rose Quartz
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157 Camel
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190 Stone
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145 Treacle
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Craft: Knitting
“Schoolgirl chic.”
With simple styling that lends itself to the classroom, workplace or weekend, this vest is so classic, so quintessential, it could become your uniform. The jumper length has a certain schoolgirl chic. The abridged, hip-length version is a flattering layer without the bulk of a sweater. Either way, it’s a nice little primer of techniques you’ll use again and again.
TECHNIQUE WALKTHROUGHS IN THIS PATTERN: • Clip & turn short-row shaping. • Customizing body length.
PHOTO TUTORIALS IN THIS PATTERN: • Picking up stitches for bands. • Adding selvedge stitches for a pocket band. • Sewing down pocket bands.
Yarn
Choose a DK-weight yarn that typically knits at 22 sts to 4”/10cm, or a combination of yarns that results in a soft fabric with some body when knit at that gauge.
Shorter version:
Approx. 855 (960, 1065, 1170, 1295) yds/782 (878, 974, 1070, 1184)m.
Shown in orange Rowan Felted Tweed (191yds/175m per skein);
Color 154. Model is wearing 39”/99cm finished size with 6”/15cm of ease.
Longer version:
Approx. 1125 (1265, 1395, 1530, 1675) yds/1029 (1157, 1276, 1400, 1532)m.
Shown in grey in Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone DK (252 yds/230m per skein);
Color 8, Coal. Model is wearing 43”/109cm finished size with 8”/20cm of ease.
For custom lengths
To lengthen or shorten body, add or subtract approx. 35 (39, 42, 45, 49) yds/32 (36, 39, 42, 45)m of yarn per 1”/2.5cm of knitted length.
Needles & notions
US 6 (4mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 4 (3.5mm) 24”/60cm and 16”/40cm circular needles, or 2 US sizes/.5mm smaller than gauge needle.
Locking markers or coiless safety pins for ‘clip-and-turn’ and for button placement.
Stitch holders.
Darning needle to finish.
⅝“/16mm buttons: 7 for shorter version, 9 for longer version.
Needle;
thread or yarn.
Gauge
22 sts/30 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking.
See the Knitters’ Notes tab for swatching tips.
Sizes
Finished bust: 39 (43, 47, 51, 55)“/ 99 (109, 119.5, 129.5, 140)cm, after seaming.
To fit bust: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)“/81–86 (91–96, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127)cm.
With ease of: Approx. 5–7”/ 12.5-18cm; for more ease, choose a larger size.
Lengths
Finished body length:
Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to hem.
Shorter version: 24 (24½, 25, 25½, 26)“/61 (62, 63, 65, 66)cm.
Longer version: 32 (32½, 33, 33½, 34)”/81 (83, 84, 85, 86)cm.