Aleixo Neboa 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 (the ones normally used for armholes), pick up stitches and knit flat, know 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 seamlessly from top to bottom. It begins by knitting the neckline with a provisional cast-on, continues with the back, leaving the stitches on hold when the armhole length is reached. Then, the provisional cast-on is resumed to knit the neckband of the button band, after which stitches are picked up at the shoulders, these stitches are then resumed, and the fronts are knitted separately, but 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)”].

Length 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 one for the body, or the size needed to obtain gauge (unblocked). Double-pointed needles for knitting the button band at the neck (circulars can be used, but 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.