This wardrobe essential from Skacel uses HiKoo Simplinatural, and it can be made using combinations of two or three different colors for a variety of looks. The Classic Checked Vest looks great on men or women and can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished measurements: chest circumference 36 (39, 42, 45)”, length 24 (25.25, 26.5, 28.75)”
Yarn: Simplinatural by HiKoo, 40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Mulberry Silk; 183 yds / 100g hank, MC 3 (4, 4, 4) hanks, CC1 1 (1, 1, 1) hank, CC2 1 (1, 1, 1) hank
Needle: US 6 (4mm) 16” (16”, 24”, 24”) circular needle, US 6 (4 mm) 24” (24”, 32”, 32”) circular needle, US 8 (5 mm) 32” (32”, 32”, 32”) circular needle
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows over 4” x 4” in St st on larger needle, 22 sts and 27 rows over 4” x 4” in Checked Pattern on larger needle
Download the free pattern here: link
