Blue Sky Fibers Patterns - Apres Vest

A ruching stitch created with alternating needle sizes offers a funky quilted effect in this light weight layer. It’s an easy one-piece knit with a simple snap tape closure.

 

sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL)

To fit bust sizes 31–35 (35–39, 40–44, 44–48, 49–53)"

gauge:

In Stockinette stitch and using smaller needle, 14 sts and 32 rows = 4"

In Stockinette stitch and using smaller needle, 20 sts = 4" measured over Rows 1-8 of Ruching Pattern.

In Stockinette stitch and using larger needle, 12 sts = 4" measured over Rows 9-14 of Ruching Pattern.

 

materials:

• Blue Sky Techno (50g/120yds): 5 (6, 6, 8, 9) hanks

• Size 7 (4.5mm) 32" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

• Size 10½ (6.5mm) 32" circular needle, or 4 sizes larger than size needed to obtain gauge

• Waste yarn

• Stitch markers

• Stitch holders

• Tapestry needle

• 1 yard ¾" wide snap tape in 

matching color

• Sewing needle and matching thread

Colors shown: fame - #1970