Aleixo Toffee DIY kit

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE

To knit this vest, you need to know how to provisionally cast on, knit, purl, bind off, make lifted increases (typically used for armholes), pick up stitches, knit flat, understand slipped stitches, and basic lace techniques. 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, leaving the stitches on hold when the length for the armholes is reached. Next, the provisional cast-on is picked up again to knit the button band collar section, and then stitches are picked up at the shoulders. These stitches are then worked to knit the fronts, separately, but they can be worked 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 until the bottom elastic.

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 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 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 to hold stitches. Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.