Beech Leaf Vest
Fiddlesticks Knitting Patterns and Yarns

Redesigned for either Silken Merino or a raw silk DK-weight yarn, this pretty vest features the classic beech leaf lace design. Lace panels frame the front openings of the vest up to the shoulders, with three lace panels at the back to wow them when you walk away!

Vest is worked from the bottom up. All shaping takes place in the stocking stitch areas, meaning there are no awkward calculations in lace. Finally, a simple yet decorative crocheted edge is worked (photographic instructions are provided) and buttons are sewn on.

Both our samples are shown in Size 1 (34 inches). The green sample to the left is worked in a 100% raw silk yarn and the brown sample to the right is worked in "Mink" Silken Merino (a warm vest for cooler months).
NOTE: Fiddlesticks Knitting Patterns use charts.
Recommended for Intermediate lace knitters.
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Design Details                   

Recommended Yarn:
6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls of Fiddlesticks Knitting Silken Merino each 50 g ball 105 metres, 114 yds (DK weight, 50% merino wool / 50% tussah silk).
OR 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls of DK-weight raw silk yarn, each ball 50 g / 115 m.

Finished knitted measurements in inches at bust:
Size 1: 34 inches
Size 2: 38 inches
Size 3: 42 inches
Size 4: 46 inches
Size 5: 50 inches
Size 6: 54 inches

Needles:
Silken Merino – 3 mm (US 3) needles or size to obtain gauge
Raw silk yarn – 3.5 mm (US 4) needles or size to obtain gauge

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Printed pattern $12.00 Colour:        Almost Black Aubergine Copper Garnet Mallard's Wing Mink Orchid Peacock Pearl Grey Rich Red Soft White Spruce Tarragon Twilight Wheatsheaf Size:            34" $41.70 38" $48.65 42" $48.65 46" $55.60 50" $62.55 54" $69.50	Colour:        Almost Black Aubergine Copper Garnet Mallard's Wing Mink Orchid Peacock Pearl Grey Rich Red Soft White Spruce Tarragon Twilight Wheatsheaf Size:            34" $41.70 38" $48.65 42" $48.65 46" $55.60 50" $62.55 54" $69.50        Option C Printed pattern $12.00