Valley Yarns 1248 Maranjab PDF

Valley Yarns Maranjab is a stunning women’s open vest perfect for layering over a long sleeve tee or turtleneck knit in Wachusett, which you will enjoy for years to come. The vest features a wrap-around cable band with a k2, p2 rib pattern at the hem and armhole bands. Maranjab is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up. Valley Yarns Wachusett is a gorgeous blend of Merino wool and cashmere, named after scenic Mount Wachusett—the highest point in Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River. The cable patterns are charted and written out.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with 3–5” positive ease
    Bust – 35¼ (39¾, 44, 48½, 53) (57½, 62, 66¼)”
Yarn Requirements: 8 (8, 10, 11, 12) (13, 15, 16) balls Valley Yarns Wachusett (70% Merino Wool/ 30% Cashmere; 50g/163yds) shown in 200058 Dusty Blue
Needles:
    US 8 (5.00mm) 16” circular or DPNs for armhole band
    US 9 (5.50mm) 32–60” circular to get gauge
Gauge:
    19 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 9 (5.50mm), gently blocked
    18-st cable pattern = 3¼” wide on US 9 (5.50mm), blocked