Strata Vest, designed by Michael del Vecchio, catches the eye when knit in either a self-striping yarn as shown, or a neutral solid for a more classic vest. The faux i-cords add a touch of texture and flattering vertical lines to the design. Suitable for intermediate knitters, it is available in finished bust measurements 28.75, 32.5, 34.5, 36.25, 42.25, 46, 50" (finished length 21.75, 22.75, 23, 23.5, 24, 25, 25.5"), it uses 6, 7, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 balls of Wisdom Yarns Poems Silk (75% wool/ 25% silk - aran weight - 16-18 st/4" - 109 yards per 50g ball), or 654, 763, 763, 872, 1090, 1199, 1308 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.

Dorflinger Tee, designed by Mandy Moore in elann.com Peruvian Highland Chunky, is a beautiful top-down raglan enhanced by a bold lace pattern. In finished bust measurements 31, 34.5, 38, 43.5, 47, 50.5, 54" (finished length 24.25, 25.25, 25.75, 26.75, 27.5, 28, 29"), it uses just 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7 balls of elann.com Peruvian Highland Chunky. Be sure to check the Interweave website for corrections for this design.