Lydia vest pattern

Turn any outfit in a work of art by wearing this awesome vest "as is" or over a basic shirt. Another design by the talented Evelyn Siatra!

Lydia is designed with a check and stripes pattern, worked with the intarsia method. The hems, armhole bands & V-neck band are worked with single ribbing. The back and front are worked flat from the bottom up and sewn together.

Skill level: Intermediate

In addition to the pattern, you will need the following material to knit this pattern:

YARN

Biscotte Yarns – LaDouce MCN (80% Merino Superwash, 10% extra soft cashmere and 10% nylon; 350 m / 382 yds; 115 g):

MC – Caramel: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins.

CC – Aqua: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Circular needle size 3 mm (US #2.5): 40cm/ 16" and 60cm/ 24" (could be straight). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Tapestry needle, stitch marker, locking stitch marker.

SIZES

S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).

To fit 81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm / 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" bust with 11 cm / 4 ½" ease.

Sample shown in Size S, 92 cm / 36 ¼" bust worn with 11 cm / 4 ½" ease.

GAUGE

26 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm; 4" in colour-work pattern after wet blocking.