Broken Rib Vest Knit Kit
This intermediate-level Broken Rib Vest is designed using Crucci Aella 8ply yarn. The vest features an easy rib pattern with less stretch than a usual 1x1 rib, providing a stylish and comfortable garment.
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About The Yarn:
Aella 8ply blends 30% New Zealand Alpaca with 70% Australian wool for a combination of softness and strength. Imagine enveloping yourself in a soft, warm cloud of Alpaca wool, now enhanced with the durability of Merino wool for a perfectly balanced yarn. This luxurious and practical blend is suitable for a variety of knitting projects.
- Composition: 30% New Zealand Alpaca with 70% Australian wool
- Yarn Weight / Ply: 8Ply
- Needle size: 4mm
- Tension: 21sts & 30 rows to 10cm
- Meterage: 100m
- Ball size: 50 grams
- Care Instructions: Gentle Hand Wash
Your Kit Includes everything you need to knit the Broken Rib Vest in your preferred colour.
- Crucci Aella 8, 9, 10 or 11 balls depending on your chosen size.
- Knitting Pattern
- Handmade with Love Tag
Additional Extras Not Included:
- 1 pair each of 4.00mm (UK 8) and 3.25mm (UK 10) knitting needles.
- A 3.25mm (UK 10) circular knitting needle, 60 cm long.
Skill level and techniques
Intermediate. The vest uses a broken-rib texture and garment finishing. It is more suitable for knitters with some garment experience than for a first project.
Project guidance and related products
For a versatile handmade layer, this vest pairs textured stitches with Crucci Aella 8ply. The Broken Rib Vest knitting pattern (CRU2306) is also available separately.
Frequently asked questions
What yarn is included?
Crucci Aella 8ply, with approximately 100 metres per 50 g ball. The listing specifies eight to eleven balls depending on your selected size.
Is the vest beginner friendly?
It is labelled intermediate and is best suited to knitters comfortable following garment shaping and finishing instructions.
Are knitting needles included?
No. You will need 3.25 mm and 4 mm needles plus a 60 cm long 3.25 mm circular needle.
Does the kit include the pattern?
Yes. The listing includes a knitting pattern and a Handmade with Love tag.
How should I wash the finished vest?
The yarn label specifies a gentle hand wash. Dry the finished garment flat.