What you'll need
| To Fit Bust, in: | 30 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 |
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Artfil Aran - 3111 Aquamarine
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3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Product Description
Perfect for the office, but versatile enough to dress up your weekend adventures. This vest is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes, then divided to work the fronts and back separately. Two rows of crochet finish off the front and armhole edges; one row of single crochet and another of reverse single crochet. An alternate edging of a narrow garter stitch band is included. The photos show a cropped vest only with side/bust shaping, but the pattern includes instructions for a more standard vest without the shaping. Perfect in any color you might want to use, make sure to finish it off with a big unique button.
Lana Vest by Therese Chynoweth
What is Being Made
The Lana Vest is a close-fitting, cropped knitted waistcoat designed by Therese Chynoweth. This intermediate-level knitting project features a deep V-neck and side shaping for a tailored silhouette. The pattern offers flexibility with two length options: a cropped version measuring 14½–17 inches (37–43 cm) depending on size, and a standard length version measuring 17–19½ inches (43–49.5 cm). The vest is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 30 to 50 inches (76–127 cm).
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This waistcoat employs shaping techniques essential for creating a fitted garment. The design incorporates side shaping to achieve the close-fitting silhouette, though an alternative option without side shaping is included for those preferring a straighter cut. The deep V-neck construction requires careful decreasing to create the neckline opening. The pattern is written for the smallest size (XS) with larger sizes provided in parentheses throughout the instructions, allowing knitters to easily scale the project to their desired finished measurements.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
While specific stitch details are not outlined in the pattern excerpt provided, the Lana Vest utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an intermediate skill level. The construction involves decreasing techniques for the V-neck shaping and side decreases for the fitted waist shaping. Knitters should have experience with basic increases and decreases, as well as the ability to follow written instructions with size variations.
Yarn and Materials
The Lana Vest is designed to be worked in Aran weight yarn, classified as Medium #4 on the yarn weight scale. The yardage requirements vary by size and length option: the cropped vest requires 352–710 yards (322–649 meters) depending on size, while the standard length version requires 458–875 yards (419–800 meters). The pattern is shown in Artfil Aran, a premium yarn composed of 100% extra fine merino superwash wool, offering both softness and practical washability. Knitters will need appropriate needles for Aran weight yarn to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape for this fitted waistcoat.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yarn amounts above are for the cropped vest; the standard vest uses 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) hanks. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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