Grandma Knitty Home
Knitty: little purls of wisdom
letter from the editorfeatured articlesKnitty's fabulous pattern selectionarchive of back issuestell us what you think of KnittyKnitty's favorite linkshelp knitty keep on keepin' onknitty's virtual sNbjoin the Knitty notifylistknitty's tiny little shopping malltake home something Knitty

Elann

the Knitty FAQ

submission guidelines for designers and writers
the obligatory legal statementthe rabbit

© Knitty 2002-2006. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. This means you.

 


follyanticipationkyotoshimmerbanffeveembracefrontiertriaran
toddlebaby tart coronetflapperspink lady french marketSX3nakiska
corset

by Natalie Wilson
Iknitiative, LLC

sick Sick SICK of winter weather? What you need is a knitting pick-me-up you can complete in record time and wear right away!

This little vest is a
welcome addition to the multiple layers we are all still snuggling in. The
laced front closure suggests something typically worn closer to the skin.

The aptly named Ontario yarn from Needful Yarns is super-soft yet warm and as light as a feather, not to mention colorful with great texture.  

model: Sarah Fairman photo: Natalie Wilson
SIZE
S [M, L, XL, XXL]
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32 [36, 40, 44, 48] inches
This is the measurement with the fronts butted together. When worn, the lacing creates space at center front, providing more ease. I suggest making the size closest to your bust measurement.   If you are exactly between sizes, choose the smaller one.

Length: 20 [22, 24, 24, 26] inches

MATERIALS

[MC] Lana Gatto Ontario (distributed by Needful Yarns Inc. ) [83% wool, 17% acrylic; 98 yards/90 m per 50 g skein] ; color: 2507; 5 [5, 6, 6 ,7] skeins
[CC] Filtes King Australian Merino Stampato (distributed by Needful Yarns Inc. ) [100% merino wool; 153 yards/140 m per 50g skein]; color: 1016; 1 [1, 1, 1,1]  skein

1 set(s) US #4/3.5mm double-point needles
1 set(s) US #10/6mm double-point needles
1 set(s) US #10/6mm straight needles
1 set(s) US #9/5.5mm straight needles
4 stitch holders
GAUGE

12 sts/19 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with US #10/6 mm needles
 
PATTERNS

Garter Eyelet Border (multiple of 3 sts + 2)
Row 1 (WS):  K
Rows 2-3:  K
Row 4:  K2, *yo, k2tog, k1; repeat from * to end of row.
Rows 5-7:  K
 
DIRECTIONS

Back

With US #9/5.5mm needles, CO 53[62,68,77,83] sts.
Beg with a Row 1 (WS), work Garter Eyelet border, dec 1[3,2,3,2] sts evenly on last row (52[59,66,74,81] sts).
Change to US #10/6 mm needles.
Next row (RS):  k1, *(k1, p1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, k to last 5[7,9,13,15] sts, *(p1,k1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, k1.
Next row (WS):  p1, *(p1, k1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, p to last 5[7,9,13,15] sts, *(k1,p1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, p1.
Cont working as est in St st with rib over 5[7,9,13,15] sts at each edge until piece measures 10[12,13,13,14] inches from beg, ending with RS facing.

Shape armholes:
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 2[4,6,10,12] rows (42[45,48,48,51] sts).
Work even until piece measures 19[21,23,23,25] inches from beg, ending with a WS row.

Shape back neck:
K 10[11,12,12,13] and turn, leaving rem 32[34,36,36,38] sts on holder.
Cont in St st, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows (7[8,9,9,10] sts).
Work 2 rows even and place sts on holder.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to held sts and BO 22[23,24,24,25] sts for back neck, k to end.
Cont in St st, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows (7[8,9,9,10] sts).
Work 2 rows even and place sts on holder.     

Right Front

With US #9/5.5mm needles, CO 23[29,35,41,47] sts.
Beg with a Row 1 (WS), work Garter Eyelet border, dec 0[1,2,1,2] sts evenly on last row (23[28,33,40,45] sts).
Change to US #10/6 mm needles.
Next row (RS): K to last 5[7,9,13,15] sts, *(p1,k1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, k1.
Next row (WS): p1, *(p1, k1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, p to end.
Cont working as est in St st with rib over 5[7,9,13,15] sts at side edge until piece measures 10[12,13,13,14] inches from beg, ending with RS facing

Shape armholes:
BO 3 sts at beg of next WS row.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 1[2,3,5,6] WS rows (18[21,24,27,30] sts).
Work even until piece measures 14.5[16.5,18,18,19.5] inches from beg, ending with RS facing.

Shape front neck:
BO 4[5,6,8,9] sts at beg of next RS row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4[5,5,6,7] rows.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and 2[2,3,3,3] foll RS rows (7[8,9,9,10] sts).
Work even until piece measures 20[22,24,24,26] inches from beg.
Place sts on holder.     

Left Front

With US #9/5.5mm needles, CO 23[29,35,41,47] sts.
Beg with a Row 1 (WS), work Garter Eyelet border, dec 0[1,2,1,2] sts evenly on last row (23[28,33,40,45] sts). Change to US #10/6 mm needles.
Next row (RS): K2, *(p1,k1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, k to end.
Next row (WS): P to last 5[7,9,13,15] sts, *(k1, p1), rep from * 1[2,3,5,6] times, p1.
Cont working as est in St st with rib over 5[7,9,13,15] sts at side edge until piece measures 10[12,13,13,14] inches from beg, ending with RS facing.

Shape armholes:
BO 3 sts at beg of next RS row.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 1[2,3,5,6] RS rows (18[21,24,27,30] sts).
Work even until piece measures 14.5[16.5,18,18,19.5] inches from beg, ending with WS facing.  

Shape front neck: BO 4[5,6,8,9] sts at beg of next row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4[5,5,6,7] rows.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and 2[2,3,3,3] foll WS rows (7[8,9,9,10] sts).
Work even until piece measures 20[22,24,24,26] inches from beg. Place sts on holder.  
FINISHING




Slip shoulder sts from holders onto US #10/6mm double-pointed needles.
Join fronts to back at shoulders using 3-needle BO technique.  

Using US#9/5.5mm needle, with RS facing and [MC], pick up and k 68[74,83,89,101] sts around one armhole edge.
Work Garter Eyelet Border.
BO knitwise.
Repeat for other armhole.
Sew side seams.

Using US #9/5.5mm needle, with RS facing and [MC], pick up and k 92[95,101,107,110] sts around neck edge.
Work Garter Eyelet Border.
BO knitwise.

Using US #9/5.5mm needle, with RS facing and [MC], pick up and k 56[62,68,68,74] sts along one center front edge.
Work Garter Eyelet Border.
BO knitwise.
Repeat for other center front edge.

With US#4/3.5mm double pointed needle and [CC], cast on 3 sts.
Work I-cord as follows: *k 3 sts, slide sts to opposite end of needle; repeat from * until cord is the desired length. [Cord is 60 inches long on model garment.]
Lace cord in and out through eyelets in neckband. If you have an odd number of eyelets, you should skip the one at center back so ends emerge identically at center front.
Lace cord through eyelets in front bands as desired.    

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Natalie is a knitwear designer and knitting teacher (and environmental scientist and wife and mommy-of-two) in the Detroit area. She has been contributing to Knitty since its second issue. Her first print-magazine design is Black Magic appearing in the Spring 2004 issue of Knitter’s Magazine. 

And finally, she has a website!  See her work at www.iknitiative.com.
  

Pattern & images © 2004 Natalie Wilson. Contact Natalie.