The GARDA Vest Maxi 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 Maxi is constructed in such a way that it is not necessary to pick up stitches from the edge to create the I-CORD edging. In the back area, short rows are used to achieve an optimal fit.
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.

The pattern is suitable for experienced knitters because it involves knitting with two strands and incorporates short rows and simultaneous increases in the back section (this is described in detail).

SIZE
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
Dimensions of the vest:
Chest circumfence: 95 (100) 105 (110) 120 (130) cm
37.5 (39.5) 41.5 (43.5) 47 (51) inches
The GARDA Vest Maxi should have a positive ease of 10-15 cm added to your chest circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) are designed for a chest circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) cm.
Length: 48,5 (50) 52,5 (54) 55,5 (58) cm (mid-back)
19 (19.5) 20.5 (21) 22 (23) inches

YARN
2 strands held together:
Merino Extra Fine by Drops
50 g = 105 m, 100 % merino
300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) g
and
Kid-Silk by Drops
25 g = 210 m, 75 % mohair, 25% silk
75 (100) 100 (100) 100 (125) g

EQUIPMENT
6 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) buttons, 18 mm diameter (0.7 inches)
Some yarn in different colour (will be used for the provisional cast on)
Crochet hook 4,5 mm (US 7) (for provisional cast on, if you use a technique with crochet hook)
Circular needle 4,5 mm (US 7), min. 100 cm
Double pointed needles 4,5 mm (US 7)
6 stitch markers
Stitch holders or left over yarn
Tapestry needle