by Evelyn Siatra
This fair isle V-neck vest is designed with a palette of six colours to create a pretty slip-over, featuring deep ribbing at the waist. Floral and classic Fair Isle motifs (such as the OXO pattern, and bands of traditional smaller motifs) take us away to Scotland, to meet our destiny in a magical valley in the Highlands. This vest is the perfect layering accessory – it combines a pop of colour for dim autumn days with fun vintage flair. The back and front are worked flat from the bottom up, and the neckband and armhole bands are picked up and knit to finish.
Sizes
XS (S, M)(L, XL, 2XL)(3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Sample shown in Size M, 105 cm / 41 ¼" Finished Circumference at widest point of chest.
Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 83.5 (94, 104)(114, 123.5, 134)(144, 154, 163.5) cm / 32 ¾ (37, 41)(44 ¾, 48 ½, 52 ¾)(56 ¾, 60 ½, 64 ¼) "
Yarn:
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Lascaux Fine 100
25% Manx Loaghtan Wool/75% Punta Arenas Wool, 100g/3.5oz, 350m/385yd
Sample shown in Wheat (MC), Denim 2 (CC1), Cerrillos (CC2), Scarlett (CC3), Moss (CC4), and Dark Chocolate (CC5).
Yardage:
3 (3, 3)(4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6) skeins in MC, 1 skein in CC1, 1 skein in CC2, 1 skein in CC3, 1 skein in CC4, and 1 (1, 1)(1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2) skeins in CC5.
Needle Sizes:
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One set size 2.5 mm / US 2 needles for ribbing, or one size smaller than needles used for pattern gauge
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One set size 3 mm / US 2.5 needles, or size needed to achieve gauge in colourwork pattern.
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One set size 2.5 mm / US 2, 60cm / 24" circular needles, or size needed to achieve gauge or ribbing, or one size smaller than needles used for pattern gauge.
Notions:
Removable stitch markers, stitch holder, tapestry needle.
Lascaux Fine 100g
25% Manx Loaghtan Wool / 75% Punta Arenas Wool
Lascaux Fine 100 – 350 meters / 385 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
Gauge: 25 – 30 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 1.5 – 2.5 or 2.5 - 3.0 mm
Pattern is available as a downloadable PDF at checkout. A link for future download will also be emailed to you with your receipt.