Aleixo Atlántico DIY kit

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

To knit this vest, you need to know how to provisionally cast on stitches, knit, purl, bind off stitches, make lifted increases (the ones typically used for armholes), pick up stitches and knit flat, be familiar with the slipped stitch technique and simple lace. It is essential to know how to read charts, as the instructions for knitting the front motif are given only in chart form.

CONSTRUCTION

This vest is constructed from top to bottom without any seams. It begins by knitting the neck with a provisional cast-on, continues with the back, leaving the stitches on hold when the desired armhole length is reached. Then, the provisional cast-on is revisited to knit the neck part of the button band, after which stitches are picked up at the shoulders. These stitches are then resumed to knit the front panels separately, although they can be worked simultaneously, depending on the knitter. Once the necessary length up to the armholes is achieved, the two front pieces and the back are joined, and the vest continues to be knitted flat down to the bottom ribbing.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Garment Bust Circumference: 90 (101, 113, 123, 131, 142) cm [35.5 (39.75, 45.5, 48.5, 51.5, 56)”].

Height from Armhole: 30 cm [11.75”].

GAUGE

23 stitches and 34 rows for a 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"] swatch in stockinette stitch, unblocked.

YARN

Included in this kit.

NEEDLES

3.25 mm [US 3] circular needles with a 40 cm [16"] cable for the armholes and a longer cable for the body, or the size needed to obtain gauge (unblocked). Double-pointed needles for knitting the button band on the neck (although circulars can be used, DPNs are more comfortable).
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OTHER ACCESSORIES

4 stitch markers for the front motifs of the vest and 4 for the sides, stitch holders or cables to hold stitches. Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.