Lene Vest by Elizabeth Smith

Lene Vest

Knitting
September 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
850 - 1190 yards (777 - 1088 m)
36¾ (39¾, 43, 46¼, 49½, 53¾)" bust circumference, including 21/4" front band; shown in size 39¾"
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Seamlessly knit from the bottom up, this asymmetrical vest features easy colorwork bands at the bottom. The aran-weight yarn knits up quickly and creates a cozy outer layer for those days when the weather can’t make up its mind.

Sizes 36¾ (39¾, 43, 46¼, 49½, 53¾)“ bust circumference, including 21/4” front band;
shown in size 39¾”
YarnQuince & Co. Osprey (100% wool; 170 yd 155 m/100 g): • sorbet (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins
• Carrie’s yellow (CC), 1 skein
Gauge15 sts and 22 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 32” circular (cir) needle
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16” and 32” cir needles
• Marker (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• Three 7⁄8” buttons