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Lola Vest
SIZES
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.
MEASUREMENTS
The Lola Vest is designed to be snug fitting with 10-15cm / 4-6 inches of negative ease. When choosing your size I recommend you pick a size with a bust circumference 10-15cm / 4-6 inches smaller than your bust circumference for the recommended fit. If you prefer a looser fit size up.
Bust circumference: (66, 71, 79)(86, 91, 101) cm / approx. (26, 28,31)(34, 36, 40) inches
Length from underarm: (28, 29, 29)(33, 33, 34) cm / approx. (11, 11.5, 11.5)(13, 13, 13.5) inches (adjustable)
GAUGE
20 sts x 30 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches after blocking on 4.5mm needles.
NEEDLES
4.5mm 60-100 cm circular needles for the body.
3.5mm 40-60 cm circular needles for the ribbing.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Stitch wire/ scrap yarn
YARN & ALTERNATIVES
The sample is knit using a variety of fingering weight yarns held together with a strand of brushed alpaca silk. The total weight is DK therefore you can hold together multiple yarns or just use one strand of DK yarn. The specific yarns used in the sample are the following;
Drops Flora
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk
Knitting for Olive Merino
Sandnes Garn Sunday
You will need approx. (600, 600, 700)(750, 800, 850) metres of yarn.
ALTERNATIVES
Drops Baby Merino
Drops Fabel
Isager Alpaca 2
Lana Grossa Setasuri
We Are Knitters Touch Me Mohair
Isager Soft Fine
NOTE
This is a scrap yarn project designed to help you use up any scraps or half skeins you may have. Therefore the exact colourway instructions are not included in this pattern.
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- First published: August 2025
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