Refine your summer wardrobe with Areca. Matte cotton and a silky sheen pair with the feminine curved hem for a modern look. The clean lines of this tunic-length vest elevate warm weather comfort to lasting style.
Areca is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up using 2 strands of Twig held together for the lower border, and Twig held with Fern for the rest of the garment. Vest features a lateral braid, slipped stitch and rib edgings at the fronts and armholes, and a narrow shawl collar.
SIZES
XS (S, M. M/L, L, XL, XXL)
To fit bust size 32.5 (34.5, 36.5, 38.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5)"
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
36.5 (38.5, 39.5, 41.5, 43, 47, 51.5)" bust circumference
33.5 (34, 34.25, 35, 35, 35.25, 35.5)" back length from shoulder
MATERIALS
Shibui Twig: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Shibui Fern: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins
GAUGE
17 sts and 22 rows over 4 in. in St st after blocking with 1 strand of Fern and 1 strand of Twig held together on size US 9 needles
TOOLS
Size 9 needles
Spare size 9 needle for 3-needle bind-off
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle