The Greek Collection Sofia Weste aus Juniper Moon Farm Zooey - 15621 - Downloadable PDF

Sofia Weste from The Greek Collection – Knitted Vest Pattern by Claudia Wersing Using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey

The Sofia Weste is a beautifully structured knitted vest (weste) designed by Claudia Wersing as part of The Greek Collection. This intermediate-level knitting pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is worked in the versatile DK weight yarn Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in colorway Fb 46 Adobe. The result is a refined, wearable layering piece with clean lines, subtle shaping, and a classic ribbed finish — ideal for knitters looking to expand their garment-making skills.

What Is Being Made

The Sofia Weste is a fitted knitted vest designed for women, worked in five sizes to suit a wide range of body measurements. The vest features structured shaping and a polished silhouette that makes it a versatile wardrobe staple, suitable for layering over blouses or wearing as a standalone top in warmer months. The design reflects the elegant, Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic of The Greek Collection by Claudia Wersing.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Fits bust circumference: 84 (94 : 104 : 114 : 124) cm
• Knitted bust circumference: 80 (90 : 100 : 110 : 120) cm
• Length to shoulder: 54 (55 : 56 : 57 : 58) cm

The pattern is designed with negative ease, meaning the knitted garment is slightly smaller than the actual body measurement for a close, flattering fit.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Zooey, colorway Fb 46 Adobe
• Yarn weight: DK
• Amount required: 3 (3 : 3 : 4 : 4) x 100g skeins
• Needles: Straight needles size 4.5 mm, a long circular needle 4.5 mm (100 cm cable), and a short circular needle 4.5 mm (40 cm cable)
• Notions: Stitch markers

Juniper Moon Farm Zooey is a DK weight yarn known for its soft, smooth texture and excellent stitch definition, making it well suited to garments that rely on clean stockinette and crisp ribbing for their visual impact. The warm, earthy tone of Adobe (Fb 46) complements the timeless style of the Sofia Weste.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 17 stitches and 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm needles. Knitters are advised to swatch carefully and adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge, as accurate gauge is essential for proper fit in a fitted garment like this vest.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting (worked back and forth in rows) for the main body sections
• Circular knitting (worked in the round) for finishing details such as neckline and armhole edgings, using both long and short circular needles
• Emphasized increases (betonte Zunahmen): A decorative increase method worked as yarn-over, knit the marked stitch, yarn-over — creating symmetrical, visible increase lines that add elegant shaping detail to the garment
• Increases are worked with the yarn-overs and marked stitch purled on return rows, integrating them smoothly into the fabric

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (glatt rechts): Knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows — forms the smooth, classic main fabric