Paper copy of the Silwick Vest by Sandra Manson, a traditional Fair Isle tank top knit in the round and using steeks.
SIZE
To fit sizes:
1: 85-90cm/34-36”
2: 96-102cm/38-40”
3: 107-112cm/42-44”
4: 117-122cm/46-48”
Finished body circumference: 101
(107, 120, 132)cm/40 (42, 47, 52)”
Height to underarm: 42 (46, 47, 53)
cm/16.5 (18, 18.5, 21)”
Total body height: 50 (56, 65, 66)
cm/19 (22, 25.5, 26)”
YARN
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme
Jumper Weight (100% Real Shetland
Wool, 172m/188yds, 50g)
Yarn A Shade 2006 x 2 (2, 2, 3)
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper
Weight (100% Real Shetland Wool,
115m/125yds, 25g)
Yarn B 080 x 1 (2, 2, 3)
Yarn C FC24 x 1 (1, 1, 2)
Yarn D FC43 x 1 (1, 1, 2)
Yarn E FC58 x 1 (1, 1, 2)
Yarn F FC46 x 1 (1, 1, 2)
Yarn G 1281 x 1 (1, 1, 2)
NEEDLES
2.5mm (US 1) needles for rib
3mm (US 3/UK 11) needles for main
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