{"product_id":"2-in-1-hooded-vest","title":"2-in-1 Hooded Vest Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit One Hooded Piece, Wear It Two Ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou finish a big knit, and then it sits in the drawer because it only works one way.\u003cbr\u003eThis one buttons into a hooded vest or falls open as a soft hooded shawl, so it fits more of your days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8927\/1126\/files\/IMG_2233_medium2_edfef332-77c1-414e-8d07-ecc936e352d2.jpg?v=1791961836\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe front bands grow with the body as you go, so you never knit a separate band and sew it on later.\u003cbr\u003eFour sizes and simple “choose your true size” advice take the worry out of fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 sizes, to fit bust 31.5 to 47.25 in (80 to 120 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo looks from one project: button the sides for a relaxed vest, or leave them open and wear it like a hooded shawl or a scarf tied over your shoulders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight finishing: the hood is worked straight up from the neckline and the shoulders join with a 3-needle bind-off, so there’s very little sewing at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdges that lie flat: built-in German short rows keep the long ribbed bands from puckering, and it’s a good garment to learn that technique on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e          “Finally a big knit I actually wear. Buttoned on cold days, open over a coat when it warms up.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-gauge (fingering weight) yarn with soft drape, 100% cashmere in the sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 buttons, 13 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch holder or spare needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Knitcy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55737388073302,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8927\/1126\/files\/IMG_2233_medium2.jpg?v=1791961767","url":"https:\/\/knitcy.com\/products\/2-in-1-hooded-vest","provider":"Knitcy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}