Vineyard Breeze Vest

$8.00

Vineyard Breeze Vest may be worn as a top in summer, as well as a perfect layering vest for cooler seasons.

Recommend solid or tonal yarn to best demonstrate cables’ texture.
Vest is worked in the round from the hem upwards to armholes.
Back and Front are worked flat from armholes to Shoulder.
Body of vest features a ribbed hem, stockinette body with center Cable nestled between two braids; braids travel up either side of V-neck to shoulder.

Inspired by a family trip to visit our son, who was working in South Africa, a few years back… we had the opportunity to stay at Dieu Donne Vineyard, where the vintner opened his home to us. Strolling the vineyard, sampling grapes, sipping wine, waking up to incredible views was all marvelous. Situated at the base of the Franschoek mountains, cool night air and warm sunny days created conditions for great wine as well as the need for an extra layer!
Vineyard Breeze Vest features winding vines and a center cable and reminds me of our adventures together.

Difficulty/Skills Required: Level: Intermediate.

Vineyard Breeze Vest may be worn as a top in summer, as well as a perfect layering vest for cooler seasons.

Recommend solid or tonal yarn to best demonstrate cables’ texture.
Vest is worked in the round from the hem upwards to armholes.
Back and Front are worked flat from armholes to Shoulder.
Body of vest features a ribbed hem, stockinette body with center Cable nestled between two braids; braids travel up either side of V-neck to shoulder.

Inspired by a family trip to visit our son, who was working in South Africa, a few years back… we had the opportunity to stay at Dieu Donne Vineyard, where the vintner opened his home to us. Strolling the vineyard, sampling grapes, sipping wine, waking up to incredible views was all marvelous. Situated at the base of the Franschoek mountains, cool night air and warm sunny days created conditions for great wine as well as the need for an extra layer!
Vineyard Breeze Vest features winding vines and a center cable and reminds me of our adventures together.

Difficulty/Skills Required: Level: Intermediate.

Yarn Weight:
Light DK / Sport

Notions:
Cable needle, Tapestry needle, Stitch holders or waste yarn

Gauge: All gauges are calculated per 4” / 10 cm finished, blocked fabric, using gauge needles.
Stockinette: 22 sts and 32 rows/rnds on US 5 / 3.75 mm needle
Cable Panel: Cable panel width: 3.75” / 9.5 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needle
K1TBL, P1 ribbing: 24 sts and 34 rnds on US 4 / 3.5 mm needle

Suggested Yarn:
De Rerum Natura Candide (70% Merino, 30% Cotton); 202 yds / 185 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g skein

Yarn shown:
De Rerum Natura Candide, colorway sirène

Suggested Yarns:
Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey
Jody Long Ciao

Yardage:
660 (755, 875, 995) (1080, 1195, 1295) (1405, 1510, 1605) yds / 604 (690, 800, 910) (988, 1093, 1184) (1285, 1381, 1468) m 
Note: these estimates include a 15% buffer.

Needle Size:
US 4 / 3.5 mm 24”/ 61 mm or 32” / 81 mm circular needle for Body ribbing, and Magic Loop and/or DPNs for armhole and neck band ribbing.
US 5 / 3.75 mm 16” / 40 cm 24” / 61 cm (for sizes 1–3) or 32” / 81 cm circular needle for Body.
Use the needle size that allows you to meet gauge.

Size Information:
Sizes: 32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68)” / 81.5 (91.5, 102, 112) (122, 132.5, 142.5) (152.5, 163, 173) cm
finished chest garment circumference.
Intended to be worn with 2–6” / 5–15 cm positive ease.

Pattern Tech Editing: Annie B. Lin