Currently in TESTKNIT - to be published in July 2025

Mosi Vest is the latest addition to the Mosi family!

The colors of the moss…There is something truly magical about the thick and spongy moss (mosi in Icelandic) that covers old Icelandic lava fields. I keep being drawn back to it. After the mittens, the hat, the sweater and the socks, here is the vest with a V neckline. A staple I felt was missing in my wardrobe, in which I can camouflage myself in the moss on a fresh Icelandic summer day.

Worked from the bottom up in a wide range of sizes, with a cinched waist or a straight body, this lightweight vest features little stranded knitting motifs that are very pleasant to knit. It is worked entirely in the round with my soft Icelandic lambswool yarn, Gilitrutt Tvíband, then steeked in 3 places for the armholes and neck, using the traditional method to cut open a lopapeysa (the traditional lopi sweater).

Sizes: XS(S,M,ML)L,XL,2XL(3XL,4XL,5XL)
Recommended fit: approx. 0-5 cm / 0-2” ease around bust. Vest shown is a size M with a cinched waist.
The vest is short: if you want to make it longer, I recommend skipping the cinched waist and knitting the straight option.

Choose your size: add the desired ease to your upper bust measurements and choose the size closest to the results.

Finished measurements after blocking:
A Bust circumference: 76(84,92,100)108,116,128(136,148,156) cm / 30(33,36¼,39¼)42½,45¾,50½(53½,58¼,61½)”
B Waist circumference: 68(76,84,92)100,108,116(128,136,144) cm / 26¾(30,33,36¼)39¼,42½,45¾(50½,53½,56¾)”
C Length to underarm: 26.5(27,28,29)29.5,30,31(31.5,32,32.5) cm / 10½(10¾,11,11½)11½,11¾,12¼(12½,12½,12¾)” or desired length.
D Armhole depth: 22(23,24,25)26,27,28(29,30,31) cm / 8¾(9,9½,9¾)10¼,10¾,11(11½,11¾,12¼)”
E Cross back (shoulder to shoulder without rib): 33(34,35,37)39.5,41.5,42.5(42.5,44,44) cm / 13(13½,13¾,14½)15½,16¼,16¾(16¾,17½,17½)”

Gauge: 10 cm/4” = 30 sts and 34 rows in stranded motif on 3 mm/US 2 ½ needle after blocking.

Yarn: Gilitrutt Tvíband from Hélène Magnússon, pure new wool, 100% Icelandic lambswool, lace, 2-ply, 25 g / skein = approx. 112 m/ 123 yds
MC: Moss green #1012, 2(2,3,3)3,4,4(4,4,5) skeins
CC1: Raven black #1004, 2(2,2,3)3,3,3(4,4,4) skeins
CC2: Anis green #1011, 2(2,2,3)3,3,3(4,4,4) skeins

Yardage used:

Needles: 2.5 mm and 3 mm / US 2 and 2½ circular needles. Magic loop is used for smaller diameters but you can also use double-pointed needles.
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: markers, darning needle, stitch holders or scrap yarn