V-Neck Chokki by Noriko Ichikawa mYak Baby Yak Medium Yarn Kit

The ‘V-neck Chokki’ is a relaxed-fit drop shoulder vest worked from the top down. I incorporated a compact, shallow V-neck and a relaxed silhouette. The term ‘Chokki’ means ‘vest’ in Japanese and has a retro vibe. 

To start, the back shoulder is worked, with short-row shoulder shaping, to the underarm. Stitches for the front are picked up from the back shoulders, and both of the fronts are worked flat while shaping the neck, and joined to the back at the underarm, to be worked seamlessly to the hem. The armhole borders are worked from stitches picked up around the armholes and worked in the round in ribbing. Finally, stitches are picked up along the fronts and neck and the 1x1 rib button band is worked as you go. (the sample pictured used the champagne cardigan button band by petiteknit).

You can choose from three types of buttonholes, and the body length can be adjusted to your preference (note that this may affect the required yarn amount and number of buttons needed).

Designed for versatility, you can wear your V-Neck Chokki unbuttoned over a T-shirt or buttoned up under a coat like a suit vest. It’s a practical addition to any wardrobe.

SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 (8, 9, 10)
Bust circumference: 105.5 (109.5, 113.5, 117.5) 121.5, 129.5, 139.5 (149.5, 159.5, 173.5) cm / 41½ (43, 44¾, 46¼) 47¾, 51, 55 (58¾, 62¾, 68¼)”
Armhole circumference: 51.5 (53.5, 55, 57) 59, 63, 65 (66.5, 66.5, 70.5) cm / 20¼ (21, 21¾, 22½) 23¼, 24¾, 25½ (26¼, 26¼, 27¾)”
These measurements can be achieved only with the correct gauge. Suggested ease is approx. 15-25 cm / 6-9¾”. Please select the size that gives you the desired ease based on the finished measurements.
The model is 178 cm / 5’10” tall and wearing a size 3.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch with US 6 / 4 mm needle, after blocking.
11 sts and 28 rows = 3.5 cm / 1¾” and 10 cm / 4” in 1×1 ribbing with US 4 / 3.5 mm needles, stretched vertically, after blocking.

YARN
6 (6, 7, 7) 7, 7, 8 (8, 9, 9) skeins of Baby Yak Medium yarn (117 m / 128 yds per 50 g skein), shown in the colour Shadow. 

NEEDLES
US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 80 cm / 32” or longer.
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles or two sizes smaller than main needles, 80 cm / 32” or longer AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round for rib borders.
One US 4 / 3.5 mm double-pointed needle.

OTHER MATERIALS
4 buttons, sewing thread and needle for attaching buttons, a small amount of smooth yarn of the similar weight or slightly thicker than the project yarn for Tubular Cast-On for 1×1 rib, tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable markers, waste yarn.

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN
(Video links for these techniques are included in this pattern)
Backward Loop Cast-On, Cable Cast-On, German short rows, K2tog, M1, M1LP, M1R, M1RP, P2tog, P3tog, 1/1 LPC, Sl,Sl knitwise, ssk, Tubular Bind-Off for 2x2 Rib (flat, k1 at both ends), Tubular Bind-Off for 2x2 Rib (in the round), Tubular Cast-On for 1×1 Rib with waste yarn, Vertical buttonholes, 2-stitch buttonholes, Afterthought buttonholes and how to attach the 1x1 rib vertical button band as you knit.

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Knitted by Jane (thank you) and modelled by Tash