Serene Vest

This product is a digital download in pdf format and available in English only.

A classy vest that can be worn as a top.

Level ●●●●○ (4 of 5)

How to work the knitwear: The Serene vest is worked seamlessly from the top down. First, cast on stitches for the back neck and work them flat to the underarm. Then, pick up the stitches for both fronts, join the work underarm. Finally, work the button band and armholes in double-knitting. 

The Serene vest can be used in a multitude of ways. Combine it with a shirt or blazer, or wear it as a top. 

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Size guide

The vest is designed to be worn with approx. 0-10 cm / 0-4” of positive ease at bust. First, measure your own bust (or your widest upper body part).  Then, compare that number to the finished measurements (below) and choose the closest size. 

Pictured in size XS.

Finished measurements

Bust circumference: 86.5 (93.5) 101 (108) 115 (129.5) 144 cm / 34.5 (37.5) 40.5 (43.25) 46 (51.75) 57.5”

Length from back neckline to hem: 52 (52) 52 (52) 54 (54) 54 cm / 21 (21) 21 (21) 21.5 (21.5) 21.5”

Armhole circumference: 44.5 (47.5) 50.5 (53) 53 (54) 58.5 cm / 17.75 (19) 20.25 (21.25) 21.25 (21.5) 23.5”

Yarn

180 (200) 220 (240) 260 (290) 330 g of Gepard Garn Cotton Wool 3 Organic (50 % cotton, 50 % wool – 230 m / 251 yds / 50 g), color Earth (149).

And 65 (70) 80 (90) 100 (110) 120 g of Gepard Garn Cashmere Lace (100 % cashmere – 330 m / 360 yds / 25 g), color Black Espresso (192).

The vest is worked holding both strands together. 

Or any other fingering weight yarn that goes to gauge.

Needles

2.5 mm (US1.5) and 3.5 mm (US4) long circular needles.

Notions

Cable needle, stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders (optional), tapestry needle, 6 buttons.

Gauge

25 sts x 32 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in cable pattern with 3.5 mm (US4) needle. Cable repeat of 18 sts and 20 rnds = approx. 7 cm x 6.5 cm / 2.75” x 2.5”.

This is a digital download in PDF format, designed for A5 size. You can read it on your phone, print it at home, or have it printed as a booklet at a print shop for personal use only. When printing at home, select 'Actual size' or, if your printer supports booklet printing, choose that option.