Forlu Vest by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Forlu Vest

Knitting
November 2025
Höner och Eir Varv
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
262 - 328 yards (240 - 300 m)
100cm/ 40" -160cm/ 64”
English
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FORLU

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Form and function overlap in this structured yet buoyant knit.

A v-neck waistcoat with clean lines slicing through chunky shearling-like fabric, Forlu combines a minimalist aesthetic with rich texture. It is also exceptionally easy to wear. 



Thanks to a subtle tailoring trick, this vest sits well on the shoulders, and the front panels stay in 
place without the need for closures. The fabric is remarkably stable and keeps its shape. You can 
 throw it on over any outfit, and stay warm though the day without even noticing you are wearing it.

Using extremely simple construction techniques, this vest is a quick and satisfying knit.
 


Forlu means overlap in Irish Gaelic.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
garment measures as follows around chest circumference:
103cm/ 41.25” (114cm/ 45.75”, 125cm/ 50.25”, 137cm/ 54.75”, 148cm/ 59.5”, 160cm/ 64”)

CONSTRUCTION
worked bottom-up, flat, in one piece



YARN

designed for Höner och Eir VARV,
suitable for Lagom-weight (60m/ 100g)

for waistcoat length, project requires 400 (400, 500, 500, 600)g

(add 1 skein for kimono-length)

GAUGE
7 sts x 16 rows = 10cm x 10cm
in garter stitch

NEEDLES

straight or circular needles,
8mm in diameter or as needed to meet gauge


NOTIONS

measuring tape, tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

3-needle bind off

OPTIONS
waistcoat length (straight fit)
kimono-length (A-Line fit)

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SAMPLE INFO.

light-grey sample
Size 2
waistcoat-length

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NOTE: This pattern is designed specifically for Varv yarns. A modified version suitable for other yarns may be added at a later point.