The Sofia Vest is worked seamlessly from the top down with a European shoulder construction. The back features cable increases to add an interesting detail.
The vest includes a turtleneck and twisted ribbing at the collar, armhole edges and lower hem.
It is finished with double-knit bands, with a zipper neatly attached to them.
Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
Bust circumference:
80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm
31.5 33.5 (335-35.5) 35.5-37 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.2 (43.2-47.2) 47.2-51.2 (51-55)’’
The vest has a positive ease of approx. 5-10 cm/ 2-4"
Measurements (of finished garment):
Bust circumference: 87 (94) 100 (108) 115 (124) 134 (144) cm / 34.3 (37) 39.4 (42.5) 45.3 (48.8) 52.8 (56.7)"
Length (from center back to hem): 50 (52) 54 (54) 56 (56) 58 (58) cm / 19.7 (20.5) 21.3 (21.3) 22 (22) 22.8 (22.8)"
Armhole depth: 20 (21.5) 22 (22.5) 23.5 (24.5) 26 (26.5) cm / 7.9 (8.5) 8.7 (8.9) 9.3 (9.6) 10 (10.4)"
Gauge
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in Stockinette Stitch worked flat on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, after blocking.
Yarn
DK Weight - 120 mts/ 131 yds per 50g skein OR two strands of Fingering weight yarn - 120 mts/ 131 yds per 25g skein
6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) skeins - DK Weight
OR 12 (13) 14 (15) 17 (18) 20 (22) skeins - Fingering weight held double
Suggested: Como by Lamana Yarns (100% Polwarth Wool), held double
Recommended needles
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles for body, collar and armhole edges
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles for double knitted bands for zipper
This pattern has been tested.
The Sofia Vest is worked seamlessly from the top down with a European shoulder construction. The back features cable increases to add an interesting detail.
The vest includes a turtleneck and twisted ribbing at the collar, armhole edges and lower hem.
It is finished with double-knit bands, with a zipper neatly attached to them.
Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
Bust circumference:
80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm
31.5 33.5 (335-35.5) 35.5-37 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.2 (43.2-47.2) 47.2-51.2 (51-55)’’
The vest has a positive ease of approx. 5-10 cm/ 2-4"
Measurements (of finished garment):
Bust circumference: 87 (94) 100 (108) 115 (124) 134 (144) cm / 34.3 (37) 39.4 (42.5) 45.3 (48.8) 52.8 (56.7)"
Length (from center back to hem): 50 (52) 54 (54) 56 (56) 58 (58) cm / 19.7 (20.5) 21.3 (21.3) 22 (22) 22.8 (22.8)"
Armhole depth: 20 (21.5) 22 (22.5) 23.5 (24.5) 26 (26.5) cm / 7.9 (8.5) 8.7 (8.9) 9.3 (9.6) 10 (10.4)"
Gauge
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in Stockinette Stitch worked flat on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, after blocking.
Yarn
DK Weight - 120 mts/ 131 yds per 50g skein OR two strands of Fingering weight yarn - 120 mts/ 131 yds per 25g skein
6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) skeins - DK Weight
OR 12 (13) 14 (15) 17 (18) 20 (22) skeins - Fingering weight held double
Suggested: Como by Lamana Yarns (100% Polwarth Wool), held double
Recommended needles
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles for body, collar and armhole edges
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles for double knitted bands for zipper
This pattern has been tested.
