STRATA is the ultimate knit layering piece. This vest combines timeless simplicity with four-seasons versatility for a piece that works equally well as a standalone tank, under your favorite overalls, over a drapey blouse or gathered dress, or under a partially unbuttoned duster. With 9 sizes, instructions and yarn requirements for cropped or full length, video tutorials for the German short rows and picking up stitches, and instructions for optional bust darts, this quick knit is sure to become a year-round staple in your wardrobe.

TEST KNITTING ROUND-UP

SIZE 1, cropped — Sylvan

Ease at bust/chest: +2”/5cm

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SIZE 1, cropped — Sarah

Ease at bust/chest: –3”/7.5cm

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SIZE 1, cropped — Rachael

Ease at bust/chest: 0

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SIZE 2, cropped — Alexa

Ease at bust/chest: +3.5”/8.75cm

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SIZE 2, full length — Lisa

Ease at bust/chest: +3”/7.5cm

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SIZE 3, cropped — Brittany

Ease at bust/chest: +3”/7.5cm

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SIZE 3, full length — Whittney

Ease at bust/chest: 0”

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SIZE 3, cropped — Elisa

Ease at bust/chest: +3”/7.5cm

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SIZE 3, full length — Patrice

Ease at bust/chest: +3”/7.5cm

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SIZE 4, full length — Janine

Ease at bust/chest: +5”/12cm

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SIZE 4, cropped — Christina

Ease at bust/chest: n/a

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SIZE 4, cropped — Mary & daughter

Ease at bust/chest: n/a

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SIZE 4, cropped — Sarah

Ease at bust/chest: n/a

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SIZE 4, cropped — Emma

Ease at bust/chest: +4.75”/12.5cm

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SIZE 4, cropped — Vathsala

Ease at bust/chest: n/a

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SIZE 4, cropped — Annelise

Ease at bust/chest: +2”/5cm

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SIZE 5, cropped — Mk

Ease at bust/chest: n/a

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SIZE 5, cropped — Kelly

Ease at bust/chest: 0

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SIZE 5, cropped — Courtney

Ease at bust/chest: +5”/12cm

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SIZE 5, cropped — Camelia

Ease at bust/chest: +4”/10cm

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SIZE 7, cropped — Jacqui (designer)

Ease at bust/chest: +5”/12cm

SIZE 8, cropped — Jody

Ease at bust/chest: n/a

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SIZE 8, cropped — Jacqui (designer)

Ease at bust/chest: +10”/25cm