Beech Leaf Vest
from Fiddlesticks Knitting

Redesigned for either Silken Merino or Silk Sensation, this pretty vest features the classic beech leaf lace design. Lace panels frame the front openings of the vest up to the shoulders, with three lace panels at the back to wow them when you walk away!

Vest is worked from the bottom up. All shaping takes place in the stocking stitch areas, meaning there are no awkward calculations in lace. Finally, a simple yet decorative crocheted edge is worked (photographic instructions are provided) and buttons are sewn on.

Both our samples are shown in Size 1 (34 inches). The green sample to the left is worked in "Sprout" Silk Sensation (perfect for all-season wear) and the brown sample to the right is worked in "Mink" Silken Merino (a warm vest for cooler months).

Design Details

NOTE: Fiddlesticks Knitting Patterns use charts.
There are detailed instructions on the garment construction, how to work the charts and special stitches, but the stitch pattern designs are all charted.

Recommended Yarn:
6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls of Fiddlesticks Knitting Silken Merino (50% tussah silk, 50% merino) each ball 50 g / 105 m.

5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls of Fiddlesticks Knitting Silk Sensation (100% silk) each ball 50 g / 115 m.

Finished knitted measurements in inches at bust:
Size 1: 34 inches
Size 2: 38 inches
Size 3: 42 inches
Size 4: 46 inches
Size 5: 50 inches
Size 6: 54 inches

Recommended for Intermediate lace knitters.

Recommended needle size:
3.5 mm (US 4) needles or size to obtain gauge

Pattern: 12.00 Cdn / 10.50 US

Pattern Only
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Note that patterns are non-returnable.

Canadian / International	ON, NB, NF, NS GST & PST included	US Orders
Cdn $12.00	Cdn $13.70	US $10.50

Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia orders include GST and PST - shipping will be adjusted to 2.50.

Addi Turbo Lace Knitting Circular Needles
These excellent needles from Addi Turbo offer you enhanced features for lace, sock, and texture knitting. They have sharp tips making it easier to work fine stitches; the needles are coated to give just the right amount of 'stick' so you have better control of lace stitches; and they have smooth joins between the needles and cord.

When selecting a needle size note that while the pattern has a suggested size (see above for Recommended needle size), you may need to use a different needle size in order to get gauge. If your experience with other Fiddlesticks patterns is that you have to go up or down a needle size to match gauge, then select the appropriate size.

Kit - Pattern and Fiddlesticks Knitting Silk Sensation
Silk Sensation yarn colours page. Colours shown below in alphabetic order, same order as drop down boxes below.

Canadian / International	ON, NB, NF, NS GST & PST included	US Orders
Cdn Colour: Blueberry Carmine Chocolate Cream Dove Ebony Iris Lavender Melon Oatmeal Robin's Egg Russet Shell Pink Sprout Wine Finished Size:     34" $51.75 38" $59.70 42" $59.70 46" $67.65 50" $67.65 54" $75.60	Cdn Colour: Blueberry Carmine Chocolate Cream Dove Ebony Iris Lavender Melon Oatmeal Robin's Egg Russet Shell Pink Sprout Wine Finished Size:     34" $58.95 38" $68.00 42" $68.00 46" $77.05 50" $77.05 54" $86.10	US Colour: Blueberry Carmine Chocolate Cream Dove Ebony Iris Lavender Melon Oatmeal Robin's Egg Russet Shell Pink Sprout Wine Finished Size:     34" $44.25 38" $51.00 42" $51.00 46" $57.75 50" $57.75 54" $64.50

Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia orders include GST and PST.

Kit - Pattern and Fiddlesticks Knitting Silken Merino
Silken Merino yarn colours page. Colours shown below in alphabetic order, same order as drop down boxes below.

Canadian / International	ON, NB, NF, NS GST & PST included	US Orders
Cdn Colour:             Almost Black Amethyst Copper Garnet Mink Moss Peacock Pearl Grey Rich Red Soft White Finished Size:  34" $53.70 38" $60.65 42" $60.65 46" $67.60 50" $74.55 54" $81.50	Cdn Colour:             Almost Black Amethyst Copper Garnet Mink Moss Peacock Pearl Grey Rich Red Soft White Finished Size:  34" $61.10 38" $69.00 42" $69.00 46" $76.90 50" $84.80 54" $92.70	US Colour:             Almost Black Amethyst Copper Garnet Mink Moss Peacock Pearl Grey Rich Red Soft White Finished Size:  34" $46.20 38" $52.15 42" $52.15 46" $58.10 50" $64.05 54" $70.00

Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia orders include GST and PST.