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See the other patterns in the Vest in Show collection:
Nouvelle Vague by Bristol Ivy
Sine by Norah Gaughan
Anemone by Catherine Clark

Glow — a hand-knitted vest pattern by Aimée Gille

Glow is a joyful celebration of texture, color, and playful detail. This long, versatile sweater vest is designed to be worn open, and it features a whimsical single pocket—just enough to spark curiosity.

Knit by marling two signature yarns from La Bien Aimée—Corrie Worsted and Alix—Glow creates a unique, softly heathered fabric with incredible depth and drape. The result is both cozy and luminous, living up to its name.

Clean, sharp finishes like a double knit collar and armholes give structure and polish to this otherwise relaxed piece. Glow is that perfect blend of comfort and intention—ideal for layering, styling, and making your own.

HOW TO WEAR GLOW

Glow was designed with layering in mind— a relaxed, easy piece to slip over your outfit when the air turns crisp. Whether you’re wrapping it over a colorful dress or pairing it with your favorite band tee, it adds just the right amount of warmth and intention to any look. Think of it as the finishing touch that frames what you’re already wearing, bringing texture, color, and a bit of joyful whimsy.

This vest is meant to be worn open. If you’d like to button your Glow and wear it closed, I recommend selecting a size with 15 to 20 cm of positive ease for comfort and movement.

SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13)
Bust Circumference: 33.5 (36.5, 38, 41, 45) (46.5, 48.5, 51, 53) (56, 58.5, 60.5, 63.5)’’ / 85 (93, 97, 104, 114) (118, 123, 130, 135) (142, 149, 154, 161) cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
410 (470, 505, 560, 625) (670, 715, 800, 860) (905, 990, 1030, 1125) meters /
448 (514, 552, 612, 684) (733, 782, 875, 941) (990, 1083, 1127, 1231) yards of each yarn.

SUGGESTED YARN
Corrie Worsted or Wensley Worsted:
2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins held double with Alix:
1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins

SAMPLES
All 3 samples shown in size 7 (123cm / 48”)
3 colors: La Bien Aimée Wensley Worsted in Pretty in Pink (4 skeins) held double with La Bien Aimée Alix in Buzz, Vibin’ and Seaglass (1 skein of each color)
Yellow: La Bien Aimée Wensley Worsted in Yellow Brick Road (4 skeins) held double with Helix in Yellow Brick Road (2 skeins)
Pink: La Bien Aimée Corrie Worsted in French Grey (4 skeins) held double with Alix in Fluoro Morganite (1 skein) and Alix in Buzz for the pocket (1 mini skein)
Aimee’s bust size is 123cm / 48”.
Amanda’s bust size is 115cm / 45”.
Ying’s bust size is 85cm / 33.5”.

NEEDLES
recommended size 5 mm (US 8) or use the needle size needed to get correct gauge.

NOTIONS
stitch markers, stitch holders or contrasting scrap yarn, tapestry needle & 3 buttons 1.5-2 cm

GAUGE
Worked in stockinette stitch using 5mm (US8) needles: approx. 17 sts x 25 rows = 10x10 cm / 4x4” (washed & laying flat).
You can check your gauge by knitting the pocket of the vest, for that go directly to POCKET instructions on page 13.

TECHNIQUES USED:

Marling
Double Knitting
Top Down
Knitting
Purling
Worked Flat
Seamless
Sleeveless
Pocket
Knitted Button Holes
Tubular Cast on (Aimée’s Special Technique)
Tubular Bind Off
Provisional Cast on