A citadel has a few meanings, including “any strongly fortified place.” With textured seed stitch side panels and a high collar, and worked in a bulky weight wool, this vest is designed to protect you from the elements just as a fortress might protect its residents.

Citadel
Designed by Rachel Brockman

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Shown in Small size modeled with 6¾” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35½ (38¾, 42¼, 45¾, 49¼, 52½, 56, 59½)”
Length: 21½ (22, 22¾, 23¼, 24, 24½, 25, 25¼)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Bulky Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/106 yds)
• 947 Mulberry Heather – 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls
Needles: US Size 10 (6 mm) 16” & 32” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder

GAUGE
14 sts x 19 rows = 4” in St st
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
Citadel is worked from the bottom up in the round. Front and Back are divided at the armholes and are knit flat. Graphic lines using just knits and purls add interest to this wardrobe staple.

A blog post about this pattern can be found .