The Juana Vest is worked seamlessly from the top down with a European shoulder construction.

The back yoke is worked with increases. Then, stitches are picked up at the shoulders for both fronts, which are later joined to the back with side panels that feature a lace stitch pattern. Once this pattern is complete, back and front are separated and worked flat to the i-cord bind off.

The neckline and deep armholes are also finished with i-cord edges for a cohesive look.

Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

Bust circumference:

75 (83) 92 (103) 112 (118) 130 (140) cm
29.5 (32.7) 36 (40.5) 44 (46.5) 51 (55)’’

The vest has a positive ease of approx. 18 cm/ 7” for smaller sizes, and increasingly less positive ease for bigger sizes.
To pick your size, measure your bust circumference and divide it in half. Compare this number to the finished garment’s measurements, selecting the size that most closely matches it, while considering the positive ease you’d like.
These measurements are based on the given gauge and stitch pattern.

Measurements (of finished garment):

Bust circumference: 94 (100) 108 (116) 122 (130) 140 (150) cm / 37 (39.4) 42.5 (45.6) 48 (51) 55 (59)“
Length (measured from center back): 53 (57) 59 (59) 59 (60) 61 (62) cm / 20.8 (22.4) 23 (23) 23 (23.6) 24 (24.4)”

Yarn and Quantities

Milo by Manos del Uruguay (65% merino wool, 35% linen)- 350 mts/380 yds per 100g skein

2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) skeins

Techniques used

Long tail cast-on, working flat, working in the round, increases, leaving stitches on hold, picking up stitches, backward loop cast on, working from a chart, twisted knit, yarn over, knitted cast on, i-cord, Grafting or kitchener stitch.

Links to video tutorials are available on the last page