Heartwarmer Vest

Workflow

The back panel is worked flat, incorporating increases in every row to shape the shoulders. At the end of the back panel, additional increases are worked to shape the armholes, after which the stitches are placed on hold. Next, the front panels are knitted individually. For the left shoulder, stitches are picked up along the increase edge of the back panel, and German Short Rows are used to shape the shoulder. A few decreases refine the neckline, followed by increases to shape the left front neckline. Once these increases are complete, the stitches are placed on hold. The same steps are repeated for the right shoulder and right front panel. 

After completing both front sections, the right and left fronts are joined. The front is then worked flat, with increases shaping the armholes. When finished, the front and back sections are joined, and the body is knitted in the round. In a final step, the body is finished with a split hem worked in 1x1 rib stitch. Stitches are bound off using the Italian bind-off method for a clean and professional finish.

To complete the vest, stitches are picked up around the armholes, and the trim is worked in the round. Stitches are bound off using the Italian bind-off technique. Finally, stitches are picked up for the turtleneck. The high turtleneck is worked in the round in 1x1 rib stitch. Stitches are bound of using the Italian bind-off technique.

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Intermediate / Advanced beginner

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

The Heartwarmer Vest is an oversized vest with a positive ease of approx. 9-10 cm [3.5-4inches] compared to the body bust circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference (of the body) of approx. 74 (84) 94 (104) 114 (124) 134 (144) 155 cm [29 (33.75) 37 (41) 45 (49) 53 (57) 61 inches] respectively. Keep in mind that the final measurements of the vest already take these extra 9-10 cm [3.5-4 inches] into account. Ease is a personal preference. Take the necessary measurements to determine the right size for you before you start knitting. 

Bust circumference: finished vest:

84 (94) 104 (114) 124 (134) 144 (154) 164 cm                       

33 (37) 41 (45) 48.75 (52.75) 56.75 (60.75) 64.5 inches

Length: measured at center back, excl. neck, incl. hem:

56 (57) 58 (59) 60 (61) 62 (64) 65 cm 

22 (22.5) 22.75 (23.25) 23.5 (24) 24.5 (25.25) 25.5 inches 

Shoulder width: measured from shoulder to shoulder, incl. armhole edgings: 

37.5 (38.5) 40 (41) 42.5 (43.5) 45 (46) 47.5 cm

14.75 (15.25) 15.75 (16.25) 16.75 (17.25) 17.75 (18) 18.75 inches

Armhole depth (unfinished): without armhole edgings: 

23 (25) 26.5 (28.5) 30 (31.5) 32.5 (33.5) 34.5 cm

9 (9.75) 10.5 (11.25) 11.75 (12.5) 12.75 (13.25) 13.5 inches

Armhole depth (finished): with finished armhole edgings: 

20 (22) 23.5 (25.5) 27 (28.5) 29.5 (30.5) 31.5 cm

7.75 (8.75) 9.25 (10) 10.75 (11.25) 11.5 (12) 12.5 inches

Circular needles 4 & 5 mm / cable lengths 40, 60 and/or 80, 100 cm [US 6 & 8 / cable length 16, 24, and/or 32, 40 inches].

A tapestry needle. 

10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] (after blocking):

In stockinette stitch: 16 sts x 23 rounds with needles 5 mm [US 8].

In 1x1 rib stitch: 18 sts x 26 rounds with needles 4 mm [US 6].

All the given measurements in the instructions are based on the blocked gauge! Take this into account when trying on your garment (especially when the yarn you are using tends to grow much with blocking).

1 strand of ‘Lambswool’ (50 g - 150 m) held together with 1 strand of ‘Mohair Luxe’ (25 g - 175 m), both from LANG YARNS

Lambswool: 200 (200) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400-450 g    

Mohair Luxe: 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175-200 g

NOTE about suggested yarn: The above quantities of yarn are for the vest with measurements as given in pattern. If you prefer a longer vest for example, make sure you have more yarn.

In case you want to use another yarn or yarn combo, you will need approx. 700 (700) 750 (875) 875 (1050) 1050 (1200) 1300 m of yarn. You can always check the ravelry page of this pattern to see which yarn or yarm combos other knitters have already used (including my testknitters).

Samples as shown in the photos:

• Sample 1 (Size S): Lambswool col. 1116.0003 held together with Mohair Luxe col. 698.0003
• Sample 2 (Size S): Lambswool col. 1116.0096 held together with Mohair Luxe col. 698.0096
• Sample 3 (Size S): Lambswool col. 1116.0064 held together with Mohair Luxe col. 698.0180

• knit & purl
• knit & purl through the back loop
• make increases on right side and on wrong side
• work back & forth as well as in the round
• 'Italian bind off' method
• German short rows

February 2025