Aramis is a seamless, sleeveless vest knitted top-down, with just enough positive ease to be worn over a light sweater or on its own. It features an elegant yet relaxed fit—a versatile piece that’s perfect year-round.
Aramis is designed for both experienced knitters looking for a refined wardrobe staple and those who want to take on a rewarding challenge and build their skills.

SIZES

1 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9

EASE

The vest is designed to be worn with 12 to 18 cm (5½ to 8¾ in) of positive ease.
Depending on your bust measurement, the ease may vary slightly within this range.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished bust circumference:
88.5, 98.5, 109 (119, 129, 139.5) 149.5, 159.5, 170 cm
34¾, 38¾, 43 (46¾, 50¾, 55) 58¾, 62¾, 67 in 

Garment length (center back - adjustable):
49, 51, 52 (54, 54, 56) 57, 59, 59 cm
19¼, 20, 20½ (21¼, 21¼ , 22) 22½, 23¼, 23¼ in

Underarm to hem length (adjustable):
31, 31, 31 ( 30.5, 30, 30) 30, 30, 30 cm
12¼, 12¼, 12¼ (12, 11¾, 11¾) 11¾, 11¾, 11¾ in

YARN

Fonty BB Mérinos: 165, 195, 215 (245, 265, 300) 325, 360, 385 g (50 g= 200 m / 219 yd)) - col. N°822

Isager Silk Mohair: 70, 80, 85 (100, 105, 120) 130, 145, 155 g (25 g = 212 m / 232 yd) - col. N°101
1 strand of each held together.

Or:
Fingering yarn: 660, 780, 860 (980, 1 060, 1 200) 1 300, 1 440, 1 540 m / 722, 853, 941 (1 072, 1 159, 1 312) 1 422, 1 575, 1 684 yd
1 strand held with 1 strand of:

Lace yarn: 590, 680, 720 (850, 890, 1 020) 1 100, 1 230, 1 310 m / 645, 744, 787 (930, 973, 1 115) 1 203, 1 345, 1 433 yd

Or:
DK yarn: 590, 680, 720 (850, 890, 1 020) 1 100, 1 230, 1 310 m / 645, 744, 787 (930, 973, 1 115) 1 203, 1 345, 1 433 yd (single strand)

NEEDLES

3.75 mm (US 5) and 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles (or any size needed to obtain gauge)

NOTIONS

• 5 × 18 mm (¾ in) buttons (If you choose to modify the length of the vest, the number of buttons may vary)

• Removable stitch markers

• 40 and 80 cm (32 in) or 100–120 cm (40–47 in) cables

• Tapestry needle

• Waste yarn or a spare cable to hold stitches

GAUGE

20 sts × 32 rows in broken moss stitch (after blocking), using 3.75 mm / US 5 needles (or any size needed to obtain gauge).

The vest is worked seamlessly from the top down in back and forth. The back is worked first, then stitches are picked up along the shoulders to form the two fronts. The fronts and back are then joined at the underarms and worked flat.
The armhole edgings are picked up and worked in the round in 1×1 twisted rib.
The front bands and neckline are picked up and worked in double rib for a neat finish.