Ana Vest by Norah Gaughan

Ana Vest

Knitting
May 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in charted patt on larger needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
900 - 1350 yards (823 - 1234 m)
20 (22, 24, 26, 28)” back width
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The Ana Vest is contemporary, comfortable, a pleasure to knit, and a showstopping addition to any wardrobe. Its elongated silhouette and bright color make this vest stand out from the crowd. An intentional but random-looking knit-and-purl pattern makes both the knitting and the wearing captivating. This project requires minimal finishing, with few steps between bind-off and wearing.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size 20 (22, 24, 26, 28)” back width. Vest shown measures 22” on model with 33.5” bust.

Yarn Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted (100% organic cotton; 150 yd / 3 oz): #601 poppy, 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) skeins.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.

Notes The body of this vest is worked back and forth in one piece from the lower edge to the underarm, then the upper fronts and back are worked separately.