Paula Vest Knitting Pattern

Rock the vest trend with this gorgeous modern knitting pattern. This vest has all the right details: the perfect shape, the open stitch, and the oversized fit that will flatter all body types and sizes. I love it because it can be worn in many ways! Show off your bodice wearing it by itself, wear over your swimsuit during the hot days of summer, or over a shirt during the winter time. As any good recipe, the sucess of this vest lies in its secret ingridient: The City Wool! The texture, weight, shine, drape, and feeling this yarn has, you won´t find it anywhere else. Plus, since it is machine-washable, it makes it easy-to-care! You can now purchase your kit here! This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up, the stitches are then divided at the armhole and worked flat. Shoulders are joined with the 3-Needle Bind-Off technique, and a 1x1 rib edging is worked around the collar and the armholes. The pattern includes videos tutorials to all techniques used!  This listing is for the pattern only. After checkout, you will receive a digital copy of the pattern by email.  Don't stress over matching the pattern to the correct yarn, and purchase as a kit here.  Digital patterns cannot be refunded or exchanged. Details Care Instructions WHY WE LOVE IT — Did we say stylish? Lightweight, quick to make, comfy, perfect fit, unique, biodegradable, modern, and the pattern includes tutorials to all techniques! SIZE — XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) LEVEL — Easy (The pattern includes tutorials to all techniques used, and I am here for you if you need any help at all!) MATERIALS — 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins The City Wool (100% Superwash Merino Wool 19 micras); sample uses color Natural Rome 12 mm (17 US) knitting needles for working  in the round (or size required to obtain gauge) 10 mm (15 US) knitting needles for working  in the round (or size required to obtain gauge) 1 additional 12 mm (17 US) knitting needle for 3-Needle Bind-Off 1 yarn needle 1 removable stitch marker (to mark beginning of round), scrap yarn or stitch holder GAUGE — 10 cm / 4” = 6.5 stitches and 8 rows (after blocking) in pattern stitch using 12 mm (17 US) needles.  Hand wash in lukewarm water (30°) using a mild and gentle detergent. Allow soaking for 10 minutes before rinsing. Carefully reshape and dry flat by placing on a towel.