textured twists and generous fluffiness
a cosy vest with minimal edges
and a gentle line across the back

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Linje Vest is a sleeveless, button-front vest with a clean silhouette and distinctive details that give this cosy layering piece its own character.

A cast-on that becomes a design detail
The vest begins with a crochet chain cast-on in a contrasting colour, which remains in place as a feature line across the back.

A gentle line
Watch the cast on line shape into a gentle curve as the back takes shape.

Soft, tactile texture
Reverse Stockinette stitch brings the purl side of the boucle yarn to the outside, creating a soft, pebbled texture that brings depth and character to the fabric.

Clean lines, contrasting textures
Folded Stockinette stitch edgings in a contrasting colour create clean lines on both sides of the fabric. The neat, defined edges complement the soft, textured boucle, giving the vest a refined finish.

A gentle sloping hem
Short rows shape the hem with gentle slopes, adding a soft contour to the vest.

Quick to knit, rich in texture
Big needles and a bulky yarn with a great texture make Linje Vest a quick, satisfying knit.

Video and photo tutorials guide on you the following:

1. How to measure the gauge of a textured yarn with better accuracy.
2. The crochet chain cast on method specific to this pattern.
3. How to pick up and knit stitches along the crochet chain.
4. How to work the folded Stockinette stitch edging.

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE (2X BACK WIDTH)

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9)
83.5 (94.5, 105.5, 116.5, 127.5)(134.5, 145.5, 156.5, 167.5) cm /
33 (37¼, 41½, 45¾, 50)(53, 57¼, 61½, 65¾)“

The sample is knit in Size 2 and worn with
+ 8 cm / 3¼” ease at bust. Suggested ease: + 2-10 cm / 2-4”.

YARN

MC
Bulky weight
Höner och Eir Varv Fin (90 m / 98 yds per 100 g skein, 100% Swedish wool)
Sample colour: Alla Ting

315 (360, 405, 440, 515)(540, 595, 635, 690) m /
340 (390, 445, 485, 565)(590, 650, 690, 755) yards
4 (4, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

About the yarn and substitution:

Varv is a yarn with textured twist produced by combining unspun wool pre-roving with a Nutiden-spun core. Produced by Höner och Eir using 100% Swedish wool, the unique combination gives Varv a lofty and airy texture backed by the strength of a spun yarn.

To achieve a similar fabric and finish to the sample, choose a yarn with a similar textured, twisted and lofty construction and comparable meterage when substituting.

CC
Aran weight
Zealana Tui Chunky Weight (111 m / 121 yards per 100 g, 70% fine NZ merino, 15% cashmere, 15% brushtail possum)
Sample colour: T02 Black

40 (50, 60, 65, 75)(80, 90, 95, 105) m /
45 (55, 65, 70, 80)(85, 95, 105, 115) yards
1 skein

For the CC, an Aran to Bulky weight yarn without textured twist is recommended to create defined outlines. Choose a yarn that works with the gauge of your work to produce Stockinette stitch folded edges without puckering or stretching the fabric.

NEEDLES

One 6.5 mm / US 10½ circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer
One 6.5 mm / US K-10½ crochet hook

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE (after blocking)

11 sts and 16 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Reverse Stockinette stitch with MC and 6.5 mm / US 10½ needle

NOTIONS

Removable stitch markers, stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

2 buttons of diameter 30 mm /1¼”. Choose buttons that go through your buttonholes rather snugly.

SPECIAL THANKS

Heartfelt thanks to a wonderful team of dedicated test knitters — Susie. Kanako, Helanna, Uiko, Magdelene, Ursula, Motoko, Dorthe, Ona, Natalie, Shanna and Elaine for their time, care, and thoughtful feedback. Their commitment and attention to detail helped make this pattern as clear and enjoyable as possible.

Special thanks to Naoko Ogawa (Strands of Life) for tech editing.