Lilac Trail

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)  Finished Bust Measurement: 32.5 (35.5, 38.25, 41.25, 44.25, 47.25) (50, 53, 55.75, 58.75, 64.5)”/ 83 (90, 97, 105, 112, 120) (127, 135, 142, 149, 164) cm  Picking a Size: Shown in size 2 (35.5”/90 cm), being worn with approx 2.5”/6 cm of positive ease. For a similar fit, choose a size that is approx. 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement.  Gauge: 22 sts & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking.  Yarn: Approx. 700 (760, 840, 900, 970, 1020) (1090, 1140, 1215, 1275, 1390) yds of DK-weight yarn, shown in Edna DK by Dirty Water Dyeworks (85% Wool, 15% Silk); 130g = 380 yds*), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Mauve. *Note: newer versions of this yarn have less weight/ yardage per skein, so if you are getting the 115g/331 yd skein version, you will need the following number of skeins: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4, 5).  Needles & Other Supplies: US 6/4 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge. Extra US 6/4 mm 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm circ (or size used to obtain gauge), to be used during Three Needle Bind-Off technique. US 5/3.75 mm 32”/80 cm and 16”/40 cm circs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (for front bands & armhole trim). 6 stitch markers, 4 of one style (for sides), 2 of a different style (for lace panel). Scrap yarn. Tapestry needle to weave in ends.  Construction: Vest is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up in one piece. Fronts/Back are separated at the underarm and worked separately up to the shoulders. Shoulders are seamed together using the Three Needle Bind-off technique. Stitches are picked-up and knit and worked in rib pattern to create trim around armholes and for Front Bands. Links to instructional videos, including for the lace panel, are all included in the pattern.