Leeni Hoimela - Jollas Vest Pattern English

Leeni Hoimela Pattern Jollas Vest English

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL 
Level: 1 of 5 (beginner friendly)
The Jollas vest can be used in a multitude of ways. Combine it with a shirt or blazer, or wear it as a top. The Jollas vest is worked seamlessly top down. First, cast on sts for the back and work the back of the neck. Then, pick up sts for fronts and shape the neckline. The body is joined in underarm. Hem ribbing is worked in flat, front and back separately, so there will be a split. Finally, finish the neckline and armholes with ribbing.

SIZE GUIDE
The vest is designed to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2” of negative or positive ease at bust. That means that the vest should shape your figure and not to be oversized as it can be worn also as a top. First, measure your own bust. Then, add or remove approx. 5 cm / 2” of your bust circumference. Compare that number to the finished measurements (above) and choose the closest size. You can also measure your favourite vest or top to determine the amount of ease you prefer.
Pictured in size S.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 81 (90) 101 (110) 121 (130) 141 cm / 32.5 (36) 40.5 (44) 48.5 (52) 56.5”
Back length from shoulder: 51 (51) 51 (51) 52 (52) 52 cm / 20.25 (20.25) 20.25 (20.25) 20.5 (20.5) 20.5”

WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn: 260 (300) 340 (370) 400 (440) 470 g of Filcolana Arwetta (80% merino, 20% nylon – 210 m / 230 yds / 50 g), colour natural white (101).
And 70 (75) 85 (95) 100 (110) 120 g of Angel by Permin (70% mohair, 30% silk, 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g), colour powder (884154).

The vest is worked holding 3 yarns together, 2 merino strands and 1 mohair strand. Note: Use an even number of skeins of merino yarn because of the 2 strands needed at the same time. Or any other yarn that goes to gauge.

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) long circular needle and 3.5 mm (US4) 40 cm / 16” circular needle for cuff and neckline if you don’t magic loop.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.    

Gauge: 18 sts x 26 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette st with 4 mm (US6) needle.