Rousabout

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About this Pattern

Layer with your favorite long-sleeve top, or over something dressy, Rousabout is perfect for a bit of added warmth. This simple vest is knit seamlessly and worked from the top down, adding interest to the knitting process, and making it easy to customize. Try it on as you knit and adjust the length as necessary to fit your body.

Finished Measurements:
About 30 (33, 36½, 39½, 42½, 46, 49, 52)"
76 (84, 92.5, 100.5, 108, 117, 124.5, 132) cm bust circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Romney Ridge Worsted yarn
100% Maine-grown wool
4 oz skein = approx 250 yards / 229 m
2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in undyed color or approx 430 (480, 530, 580, 620, 680, 730, 750) yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn

Knitting Needles:
Size US 7 (4.5 mm): straight, 32" (80 cm) circular and dpns. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Stitch markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.

Techniques Used:
Backwards Loop Cast-on
Lifted Increases (RLI, LLI, RLPI and LLPI)
Decreasing (k2tog, ssk, p2tog, ssp)
Short-Rows