BENRI

from the collection, Spring Has Come

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Benri is a unisex pullover vest worked from the top down, and features a large pocket on the front. The neckband and armholes are finished with double-knit for added structure.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 86.5 (96.5, 106, 117, 127) (137, 146.5, 157.5, 167.5)cm / 34 (38, 41¾, 46, 50) (54, 57¾, 62, 66) inches – to be worn with approximately 10-13cm / 4-5 inches positive ease

Rin’s height is 168cm / 5 feet 6 inches, with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 114cm / 45 inches and is shown wearing size 5 with Standard Body Length. 

YARN

Recommended Yarn

Hinterland DUSK (fingering-weight; 70% Canadian Rambouillet wool, 30% homegrown alpaca; 360m / 395 yds per 112g / 4oz) 

Shade shown: Maple

Yarn Amounts

Standard Lengths

2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins

Or approximately 

580 (645, 725, 795, 895) (950, 110, 1125, 1245)m / 640 (710, 800, 875, 985) (1045, 1190, 1240, 1370) yards of a fingering-weight yarn

Tall Lengths

For tall lengths, you will need approximately an extra 60 (70, 75, 80, 90) (90, 100, 110, 95)m / 65 (75, 80, 90, 100) (100, 110, 120, 105) yards of fingering-weight yarn

If adding or subtracting length to this design, please be aware that meterage / yardage amounts will differ.

Yarn Substitution

Choose a wooly natural fibre fingering-weight yarn with good loft. Single ply yarns tend to bloom and become very cozy after blocking. Idea: Yarnalia Skylark

NEEDLES 

• 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle 80-100cm / 32-40 inches long (longer needle for size 5+) for body, PLUS a 40cm / 16 inch circular needle for pocket

• 3 mm / US 2½ circular needle 80-100cm / 32-40 inches long (longer needle for size 5+) for hem, PLUS a circular needle 40cm / 16 inch long for collar and armhole edgings (or use longer circular and magic loop technique), PLUS 2 DPNs for button loop

Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

GAUGE (after blocking)

23 stitches x 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in Stockinette stitch 

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.