Dottie Dog Vest

Embrace your crafting journey with our expertly designed knitting pattern, accompanied by helpful video tutorials!

**Pattern Notes:** This trendy sweater is expertly knit from the top down in the round, featuring some delightful and simple stranded colourwork techniques. The armholes, along with an optional harness hole, are designed to be steeked at the end of the project. Cutting into your meticulously finished knitting can feel a bit… unsettling to say the least, but it’s not as intimidating as you might think! We've included linked video tutorials that will guide you through the steeking process, making it easier for anyone who feels a little apprehensive about this critical step in the pattern.

**Techniques:** Get ready to enhance your skills with techniques that include the Long Tail cast on, knitting in the round, purling, increasing, decreasing, two-colour stranded colourwork, picking up stitches, and, of course, the steeking method. Each technique is explained in detail, ensuring a smooth knitting experience.

**Suggested Yarn:** I chose to knit this stylish vest using Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, a fantastic choice for its breathability and comfort—perfect for warmer weather or layering in cooler seasons.

Yardage (generous estimation): Contrast Colour yarn required for each size is approximately 5, 7 (8, 10, 11) 13, 15 yards or 4.5, 6.5 (7, 9, 10) 12, 14 metres. For the Main Colour, you'd need about 83, 140 (250, 360, 520) 710, 920 yards or 76, 128 (229, 330, 475) 650, 841 metres.

This pattern offers both beginners and advanced knitters a chance to explore new skills while creating a beautiful and functional garment. Unleash your creativity with this engaging project that combines traditional knitting techniques with modern design!

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