Knitting Pattern | Garda Vest | Size 50/56 - 98/104

The GARDA Vest is knitted with raglan from top to bottom and without seam. It is started with an I-CORD cast on. This is explained with corresponding pictures. After the neckline and the raglan have been knitted, the armholes are binded off and the body is knitted. Except for the armholes, each edge gets an I-CORD edging. The GARDA Vest is constructed in such a way that it is not necessary to pick up stitches from the edge to create the I-CORD edging.
The I-CORD on the button bar is knitted in every row and the I-CORD on the bottom is created by casting off with I-CORD.
Since my first attempt at this vest was knitted at Lake Garda, the vest is named after this beautiful spot on earth.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern is suitable for experienced beginners.
It uses techniques such as the provisional cast on (youtube links provided), I-CORD cast on (with step by step explanation including pictures) and casting off with I-CORD (with step by step explanation).
Furthermore: k, p, m1l, m1r, k2tog, p2tog, ssk

Size Information

50/56 (62/68) 74/80 (86/92) 98/104
Dimensions of the vest:
Chest circumfence: 48 (54) 58,5 (62) 66,5 cm
Length: 27 (30) 33 (35,5) 39,5 cm (mid back)

Materials List

YARN
Merinoull by Sandnes Garn
50 g = 105 m, 100 % merino
100 g (150 g) 150 g (200 g) 250 g
Colour proposals:
5532 blå lavendel
2325 honning gul
6032 blå hortensia

EQUIPMENT

• 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 buttons, 15 mm diameter
• Some yarn in different colour (will be used for the provisional cast on)
• Crochet hook 3,5 mm (for provisional cast on, if you use a technique with crochet hook)
• Circular needle 3,5 mm, 80 cm
• Double pointed needles 3,5 mm
• 6 stitch markers
• Stitch holders or left over yarn
• Tapestry needle