{"product_id":"pattern-kiniki-knits-keo-keo-rd-vest","title":"Pattern | Kiniki Knits | Keo Keo Rd Vest","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'm super happy to offer patterns from a talented local Queenstown knitwear designer, \u003cem\u003eKiniki Knits\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a physical printed pattern. \u003cem\u003eKiniki\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eKnits \u003c\/em\u003epatterns will also be stocked at the Arrowtown Post Shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeo Keo Road is a ‘v’ neck men’s vest with stockinette and seed stich panels separated by simple cable borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worked from the bottom-up with seaming only at the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is inspired by sportswear, with a little shaping around the middle and using the contours and texture of the panels to give the impression of tapering from the chest to the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worked in DK (8 ply) yarn with a gauge of 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm (4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeo Keo Road is named after a forestry road that forms part of one of our favourite short walks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY LEVEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is written for advanced beginners but should still be interesting for more advanced knitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive sizes are provided:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo fit chest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize S: 87-92 cm (34-36 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize S\/M: 92-94 cm, 36-37 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize M: 96-102 cm, 38-40 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L: 107-112 cm, 42-44 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize XL: 116-122 cm, 46-48 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished chest (incl ease):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize S: 99 cm, 39 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize S\/M: 102 cm, 40 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize M: 106 cm, 42 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L: 117 cm, 46 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize XL: 126 cm, 50 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a DK (8 ply) yarn recommended for 4 mm (US 6) needles and a gauge of 22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 inches).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNZ yarn suggestions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkeinz Southlander DK, 100% Wool, 200m per 100 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkeinz Flight Naturals Merino DK, 100% NZ Merino, 104 m per 50 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Earth Yarns Natural 8ply, 100% Undyed NZ Wool, 104m per 50 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Earth Yarns Somerset DK Perendale\/Black Merino Wool, 125 m per 50 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadway NZ Naturals DK, 100% Superfine NZ Merino, 105 m per 50 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational suggestions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandnes Garn, Merinoull, 100% Merino Wool, 105 m per 50 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRowan Alpaca Soft DK, 70% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 125 m per 50 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example in the images is worked in Wild Earth Yarns Natural 8 ply, shade ‘Chocolate’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPROXIMATE YARDAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize S: 810 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize S\/M: 850 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize M: 920 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L: 1020 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize XL: 1150 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KNITONE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53720873828670,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7161\/0686\/files\/keokeord2.avif?v=1781070986","url":"https:\/\/knitone.co.nz\/products\/pattern-kiniki-knits-keo-keo-rd-vest","provider":"KNITONE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}