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VestFlex Kit - Colorblock
VestFlex is a versatile, cropped sweater vest with a modern silhouette. Ribbing at the crew neck, armholes, and hem adds subtle texture and a polished finish.
Available with three customization options including solid, striped, and colorblock, you can make this vest uniquely yours. Created with &Make Aran, the FlexVest will...
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Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
VestFlex is a versatile, cropped sweater vest with a modern silhouette. Ribbing at the crew neck, armholes, and hem adds subtle texture and a polished finish.
Available with three customization options including solid, striped, and colorblock, you can make this vest uniquely yours. Created with &Make Aran, the FlexVest will be strong and warm yet soft, thanks to the lovely blend of Peruvian Highland wool and alpaca. It’s worked in the round from the hem up to the armholes, then the front and back are split and knit flat. Your knitting experience will be more exciting and challenging with the more colors you add. Enjoy creating your own beautiful, handmade vest!
Kits are also available in &Make Aran for VestFlex – Striped and VestFlex – Solid.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. &Make Aran (50% Highland wool, 50% alpaca, 150 m (164 yd) per 100 g ball) in shades Silver Screen (A) – 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) balls, Mille Pink (B) – 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) balls, Smiley (C) – 1 ball, Hyper Blue (D) – 1 ball, and Indigo Child (E) – 1 ball.
Please note: to make the colorblock version with only one contrast color, you will need 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) balls of your main color choice, and 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) balls of your single contrast color in total for the hem, armholes, and neck.
Construction notes:
The VestFlex is worked in the round from the hem up to the armholes. Then, the front and back pieces are split and knitted flat separately up to the shoulder edges. The hem is worked in 2x2 ribbing and the body is worked in Stockinette Stitch. Shoulders are joined using Mattress Stitch. Stitches are picked up and knit for the 2x2 neck and armhole ribbing.
Sizes and measurements:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 92 (104, 113, 122, 132) (144, 153, 162, 172) cm [36.5 (41.5, 45, 49, 52.5) (57.5, 61, 65, 68.5) in]
Finished length (from shoulder neck edge to hem): 50 (52, 54, 55, 56) (58, 60, 61, 62) cm [20 (20.5, 21. 5, 22, 22.5) (23, 23.5, 24, 24) in]
Recommended ease:
Designed with 10–18 cm (4.5–7.5 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Photographs show the garment knit in Size 1 on a model with a chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in).
Notes:
This pattern is designed for use on mobile devices and is not optimized for printing. The instructions are spread out to provide a more accessible format for beginner knitters.
Kit contains:
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PDF of VestFlex Pattern
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7–11 balls of &Make Aran
Needles and notions required:
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4.5mm (US 7) 80–100 cm (32–40 in) circular needle
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3.75mm (US 5) 80–100 cm (32–40 in) circular needle
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3.75mm (US 5) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
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Stitch marker
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle