Aleixo Mandeo DIY kit

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

To knit this vest, you need to know how to provisionally cast on stitches, knit, purl, bind off stitches, make lifted increases (typically used for armholes), pick up stitches, knit flat, understand 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 collar with a provisional cast-on, then continues with the back, placing stitches on hold when the armhole length is reached. Next, the provisional cast-on is resumed to knit the collar part of the button band. After that, stitches are picked up at the shoulders, these stitches are then worked to knit the fronts, separately, though they can be done simultaneously, depending on the knitter. Once the necessary length to the armholes is reached, the 2 front pieces and the back are joined, and the vest continues to be knitted flat 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 achieve gauge (unblocked). Double-pointed needles for knitting the button band on the collar (circular needles can be used, but double-pointed needles 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 for holding stitches. Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.