24 Weste in Lana Grossa Ecopuno - DE - Downloadable PDF

Lana Grossa Ecopuno Modell 24 – Knitted Vest Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Lana Grossa provides instructions for knitting a classic vest (Weste), referred to as Modell 24 from Lookbook 10. The vest is a structured, elegant wardrobe piece worked in a warm, earthy colorway. It is designed for multiple sizes, making it a versatile pattern suitable for a range of knitters looking to create a polished, wearable layering garment.

Sizes Available

The pattern covers four sizes:

• Size 36/38
• Size 40/42
• Size 44/46
• Size 48

Instructions for sizes 40/42, 44/46, and 48 are given in parentheses throughout the pattern. Where only one figure is stated, it applies to all sizes.

Construction Technique

One of the most notable features of Modell 24 is its clever construction method. An important note in the pattern states that the back and front pieces are knitted in one piece across the shoulder, which eliminates the need for a traditional shoulder seam. Knitting begins at the left front piece, and the direction of knitting is indicated by an arrow in the schematic drawing. This seamless-style construction approach is a hallmark of thoughtful garment design and results in a cleaner, more professional finish at the shoulder line.

Additionally, the pattern includes a pocket lining (Taschenbeutel), which is worked separately at the beginning using needle size 6 over 30 stitches for approximately 16 cm in stocking stitch before being integrated into the main body of the vest. This adds a practical and refined detail to the finished garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

The vest features a combination of stitch patterns that create texture and visual interest:

• Grundmuster (Main Pattern): The primary stitch pattern requires a stitch count divisible by 2, plus 1, plus edge stitches. This structured repeat creates a consistent, decorative fabric across the body of the vest.
• Glatt rechts (Stocking Stitch): Right-side rows are knitted, wrong-side rows are purled. This smooth fabric is used for the pocket lining and select sections of the vest.
• Randmaschen (Edge Stitches): Selvedge stitches are worked throughout to ensure clean, stable edges — a standard technique in German knitting patterns that aids in seaming and finishing.
• Zopfmuster (Cable Pattern): The inclusion of a Zopfnadel (cable needle) in the materials list confirms that a cable or twisted stitch element is incorporated into the design, adding a classic, tactile dimension to the fabric.

Gauge (Maschenprobe)

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for a well-fitting vest. The pattern specifies:

• 18 stitches and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm worked in the Grundmuster using needle size 6.5

Knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning to ensure their finished measurements match the intended sizing.

Materials Required

The vest is worked in Lana Grossa Ecopuno, a premium blend yarn composed of:

• 72% Cotton
• 17% Virgin Wool (Merino)
• 11% Alpaca (Baby Alpaca)

This fiber combination makes Ecopuno a particularly appealing choice — the cotton provides breathability and structure, the Merino wool adds softness and a gentle elasticity, and the Baby Alpaca contributes a luxurious, lightweight warmth. With a yardage of 215 meters per 50 g, it is a sport-to-DK weight yarn well suited to the needle sizes specified.

The colorway used in the sample garment is