Aria Waistcoat Pattern

The Aria Waistcoat is worked from the top down in back and forth rows. First the back of the yoke is worked, then the shoulders, and finally the body. Edges are finished later in a ribbed crochet stitch.

In this pattern you will find written instructions and video tutorials attached that will help you in the most important steps.

Sizes
XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL)

The sizes XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL) fit a bust circumference of: 80 – 85; (85 – 90); 90 – 95; (95 – 100); 100 – 110; (110 – 120) cm; 30 ½ - 33 ½; (33½ - 35½); 35½ - 37½; (37½ - 39½); 39½ - 43¼; (43¼ - 47¼) inches

Finished measurements (after wet blocking)
Circumference: 84, (87), 94, (97), 105, (110) cm.
Length (including neck edge): 55, (55), 58, (58), 61, (61) cm.
Armhole width: 25, (25), 28, (28), 31, (31) cm.

The measurements are an estimate and will vary if you make any changes to your work.

Size guide
The Aria waistcoat is designed to have approx. 0 – 5 cm of positive ease. The sizes XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL) fit a chest circumference of: 80 – 85; (85 – 90); 90 – 95; (95 – 100); 100 – 110; (110 – 120) cm. Before you start your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 92 cm around your bust, you should make a size M with a finished measurement of 94 cm, which will give you 2 cm of positive ease.

Gauge
10 x 10 cm = 15 sts x 10 R with 4.5 mm hook wet blocked in pattern repeat

Recommended yarn
Casba from BBB Yarns, 100% mercerized cotton, 1 ball = 50 g/127m, 139 yd; or Estate cotton from Silke 1 ball = 50 g/127m, 139 yd.
Quantity: 200, (250), 250, (300), 300, (350) grams of any DK cotton yarn.
The amount of yarn is an estimate and will vary if you choose a different length than the one indicated.

Hooks
4.5 mm for the main pattern, or size needed to meet gauge.
5 and 5.5 mm for the foundation chain and edges.

You will also need scissors, some removable stitch markers, a measuring tape, a tapestry needle and 5 buttons (25 mm diameter).