His Vest Pattern

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FINISHED SIZES
Finished chest: 40 (43, 46, 49, 52, 55)"/102 (109, 117, 124, 132, 140)cm circumference, after seaming and blocking.
Finished length: 26¾ (26¾, 27, 27¼, 27¾, 28)"/68 (68, 68.5, 69, 70, 71)cm, from high-shoulder point (where shoulder meets neck, excluding ribbed neck band) to hem.

YARN
Approx. 820 (875, 950, 1015, 1085, 1160) yds/750 (800, 870, 930, 995, 1060)m of a DK-weight yarn that typically knits as 21-22 sts to 4"/10cm.

Shown in black in Rowan Tweed DK (129 yds/118m each), Color 595. Model is wearing 43"/109cm finished size with 2½"/6.5cm of ease.

Shown in brown in Rowan Pure Wool Superwash DK (137 yds/125m each), Color 110. Model is wearing 49"/124cm finished size with 4½"/11.5cm of ease.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 4 (3.5mm) 16-24"/40-60cm circular needle, or 2 US sizes/.5mm smaller than gauge needle.
Stitch markers; 1 locking marker.
Stitch holder.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
21 sts/30 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch on gauge needle, after blocking.