ASTRID VEST Pattern
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Astrid Vest
The Astrid Vest by Amy Gunderson is a stylish and textured layering piece, perfect for upper intermediate knitters looking to create a modern, handmade garment. Knitted using two strands of luxurious Sami organic Pima cotton yarn held together, this vest features a beautiful diamond stitch pattern on the body and is finished with four sleek straps for a contemporary silhouette. The front and back are worked separately and seamed at the shoulders, with optional embroidery instructions to add a botanical garden motif using simple stitches. Whether worn alone or layered, the Astrid Vest is a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
Tension
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch using US 8 (5mm) needles with two strands of yarn held together.
Size
| Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit to Chest (cm) | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 | 102 | 107 |
| Body Length (cm) | 40 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 |
| Width at Hem (cm) | 17.5 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21.5 |
Materials
| Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarn Requirement (Balls) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Needle Sizes
US 8 (5mm) circular knitting needles, 60cm cable or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn Size
DK / Light Worsted (using two strands held together)
Recommended Yarn
Amano Yarns – Sami (100% Organic Pima Cotton)
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch holders, stitch markers, optional embroidery needle and extra Sami yarn in colors: Macadamia (1818), Chalk (1800), Lilac Lover (1817), Seaspray (1810) for embroidery embellishments.