Daffodil Vest Universal Yarn Designed by Aubrey Busek

Inspired by beautiful blooming flowers of spring and summer, the Daffodil Vest is the perfect layering piece. A-line shaping, a simple lace motif, and square-indented armholes make this pattern simple, and a great introduction to lace and garment knitting. Knit in our soft, anti-pilling Uptown Baby Sport, this lightweight popover is perfect for every season.

• DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

• SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), Shown in Small size with approx. 4” of positive ease.

• FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust:31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 43¾, 47¾, 51¾, 55¾, 59¾, 63¾)” Length: 22½ (23, 23½, 24½, 25, 25½, 26½, 27, 27½)”

• Yarn/Yardage: Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100g/361 yds), 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins Alternative yarn: BERROCO VINTAGE DK YARN, SUENO DK YARN BY HIKOO. 

• Needle/Notion: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for working flat) or size needed to obtain gauge, US Size 4 (3.5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for working flat) and 16” circular, Tapestry needle, stitch markers
  
• GAUGE: 24 sts x 32 rows = 4” in Lace patt with larger needle
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PATTERN NOTES:
This vest is knit flat from the bottom up and seamed. It features a square indented armhole. Stitches for the neckband and armhole edging are picked up and knit in the round during finishing.

Regarding yarn requirements, sizes XS, 1X, and 4X take up nearly all of the suggested yarn. Although a buffer is included in the yarn requirements, you may wish to purchase an extra skein as insurance.