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{'title': 'V-Neck Vest Knitting Pattern', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials': {'yarn': {'imperial': 'DK weight yarn', 'metric': '3.75-4.5mm needles'}, 'needles': {'us': '5-7', 'uk': '7-5', 'old': '9-4'}, 'other_materials': 'Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors'}, 'gauge': '22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch', 'sizes_available': 'S (M, L, XL, XXL)', 'finished_measurements': {'chest_circumference': '36 (40, 44, 48, 52) inches', 'length': '22 (23, 24, 25, 26) inches'}, 'notes': 'This pattern is knit flat and then seamed. The ribbing is created using k1, p1 rib stitch.', 'abbreviations': {'k': 'knit', 'p': 'purl', 'st(s)': 'stitch(es)'}, 'directions': [{'section_title': 'Back Panel', 'instructions': 'Cast on 90 (100, 110, 120, 130) sts. Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures half of the desired length ending with a wrong side row.'}, {'section_title': 'V-Neck Shaping', 'instructions': 'Next row (RS): K40 (45, 50, 55, 60), join a new ball of yarn, k10 (10, 10, 10, 10), turn, leaving the remaining sts unworked. Work on these 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) sts only for the next rows.'}, {'section_title': 'Front Panel', 'instructions': 'Work on the 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) sts in stockinette stitch until piece measures the same as the back panel.'}, {'section_title': 'Ribbing', 'instructions': 'Join shoulder seams. With smaller needles, pick up and knit sts evenly around the neck, armholes, and bottom edge. Work in k1, p1 rib for 2 inches. Bind off in pattern.'}, {'section_title': 'Finishing', 'instructions': 'Sew side seams using mattress stitch. Weave in all ends neatly. Block the vest to measurements.'}]}

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