Elegant Sleeveless Vest Knitting Pattern

{'pattern_title': 'Elegant Sleeveless Vest Pattern', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'techniques_used': ['Machine Knitting', 'Ribbing', 'Shaping', 'Seaming'], 'sizes_available': 'S(M, L, XL)', 'materials_needed': {'yarn': {'brand': 'SoftTouch Yarns', 'material': '100% Merino Wool', 'color': 'Charcoal Grey', 'weight': 'Sport', 'yardage': {'imperial': '500-700 yards', 'metric': '460-640 meters'}}, 'needles': {'us': 'Size 4 (3.5mm)', 'uk': 'Size 9', 'metric': '3.5mm'}, 'other_materials': ['Machine Knitting Needles', 'Stitch Markers', 'Tapestry Needle']}, 'gauge': {'stitches': '24 sts = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch', 'rows': '32 rows = 4 inches'}, 'pattern_notes': ['This pattern is worked flat on a knitting machine.', 'Make sure to check your gauge to ensure the correct sizing.'], 'instructions': ['Back Panel:', 'Cast on 100(110, 120, 130) sts using waste yarn and racking cast-on method.', 'Work in K1, P1 rib for 2 inches.', 'Change to main yarn and continue in Stockinette Stitch for 18(20, 22, 24) inches.', 'Shape Armholes:', 'Bind off 7(8, 9, 10) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows.', 'Decrease 1 st at each armhole edge every other row 4(5, 5, 6) times.', 'Continue in Stockinette Stitch until piece measures 8(8.5, 9, 9.5) inches from armhole bind off.', 'Shape Shoulders:', 'Bind off 12(14, 16, 18) sts at the beginning of the next 4 rows.', 'Bind off remaining stitches.', 'Front Panel:', 'Work as for Back Panel until armhole bind off.', 'Shape Neck:', 'K34(37, 40, 43) and place on holder. Join a new ball of yarn and bind off center 32(36, 40, 44) sts. Work each side of neck separately.', 'Decrease 1 st at neck edge every other row 8 times.', 'Continue on the remaining 26(28, 30, 32) sts until piece measures same as Back to shoulder bind off.', 'Shape Shoulders as for Back Panel.', 'Finishing:', 'Sew side seams using mattress stitch.', 'Block the vest to measurements.', 'Weave in all ends.', 'Enjoy your new sleeveless vest!']}

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