Bramblewood by Christina Wall

I love vests. They're so versatile. They add style without roasting you, cozy comfort without bulking up your outfit and, of course, a little bit of flare to a dull ensemble.

However, too often vests are boxy affairs and have no forgiveness for female hips. Determined to find a vest that included that “forgiveness for female hips,” I soon realized one needed to be designed. Thus, the Bramblewood Vest.

Sizes

Finished Bust Size 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)” to fit bust 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”.
1” positive ease with an option for 0” ease through the bust.
Shown in size 36” with 0” ease.

Yarn

Alpaca With A Twist Highlander (45% Baby Alpaca, 45% Merino Wool, 8% Microfiber, 2% Viscose; 145 yards/100 grams): Color #1013 North Sea, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins.

Needles

US 8 (5 mm): 32” circular or size necessary to obtain gauge.
US 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular (For optional bust shaping only.)
US 6 ((4 mm): 16” circular
Spare US 8 needle – can be 1, #8 SP or spare #8 circ

Gauge

16 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st.

Notions

4 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders, tapestry needle, cable needle