Contains:
- Knitting pattern in pdf-format of GARDA Vest
- Sizes: 50/56, 62/68, 74/80, 86/92, 98/104
- Photos for illustration
- Step-by-step explanation (with pictures): I-CORD Cast On
- Step-by-step explanation: I-CORD Edge and I-CORD Bind Off
Materials you need at home:
- Merinoull by Sandnes Garn: 100 g (150 g) 150 g (200 g) 250 g
- Colour proposal: blå lavendel (5532 ), honning gul (2325), blå hortensia (6032)
- 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 buttons, 15 mm diameter
- Some yarn in different colour (will be used for the provisional cast on)
- Crochet hook 3,5 mm (for provisional cast on, if you use a technique with crochet hook)
- Circular needle 3,5 mm, 80 cm
- Double pointed needles 3,5 mm
- 6 stitch markers
- Stitch holders or left over yarn
- Tapestry needle
The GARDA Vest is knitted with raglan from top to bottom and without seam. It is started with an I-CORD cast on. This is explained with corresponding pictures. After the neckline and the raglan have been knitted, the armholes are binded off and the body is knitted. Except for the armholes, each edge gets an I-CORD edging. The GARDA Vest is constructed in such a way that it is not necessary to pick up stitches from the edge to create the I-CORD edging. The I-CORD on the button bar is knitted in every row and the I-CORD on the bottom is created by casting off with I-CORD. Since my first attempt at this vest was knitted at Lake Garda, the vest is named after this beautiful spot on earth.
The pattern is suitable for experienced beginners. It uses techniques such as the provisional cast on (youtube links provided), I-CORD cast on (with step by step explanation including pictures) and casting off with I-CORD (with step by step explanation). Furthermore: k, p, m1l, m1r, k2tog, p2tog, ssk
SIZE 50/56 (62/68) 74/80 (86/92) 98/104 Dimensions of the vest: Chest circumfence: 48 (54) 58,5 (62) 66,5 cm Length: 27 (30) 33 (35,5) 39,5 cm (mid back)
