The Mika Vest is the perfect lightweight top for any outfit. The soft airy fabric gives it a gorgeous drape and feel. Wear it alone in the warm months or layer it over a tee or button-up on a colder day. It features a seamless construction worked top down. It has a wide neck and arm openings for a relaxed fit. The scoop neckline makes it perfect for wearing jewellery. The Mika Vest is an elevated and versatile vest with so many styling options.

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:
Garment bust circumference (94, 98, 106)(112, 118, 128) cm / approx. (37, 38.5, 41.75)(44, 46.5, 50.25) inches.
The vest has a positive ease of approx. 10-14 cm / 4-5.5 inches. You should choose a size that is 10-14 cm / 4-5.5 inches larger than your bust circumference for a relaxed oversized fit.

Gauge:
22 sts x 34 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches unblocked in stockinette stitch
21 sts x 32 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches after steaming in stockinette stitch.
(note: steam blocking is the method used for this pattern).

Needles:
4mm circular needles in 60-100cm length for the body.
4mm circular needles in 40-60cm for the ribbed trim.
5mm needles for the bind off.

Notions:
Tapestry needle, sewing needle and thread, stitch markers, pins, stitch wire/scrap yarn.

Yarn:
Sample is knit in Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (23% silk, 77% alpaca) in shade Pacific Blue.

You will need (100, 125, 125)(150, 150, 175) g of Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk.

Yarn Suggestions and Alternatives:
This pattern uses one strand of brushed alpaca however you could alternatively hold together 2 strands of lace weight mohair.

Recommended Yarn:
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (23% silk, 77% alpaca)
Lana Grossa Setasuri (69% alpaca, 31% silk)
We Are Knitters Touch Me Mohair (54% alpaca, 24% silk, 22% mohair)
Isager Soft Fine (63% alpaca, 26% silk, 11% yak)
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Silk & Mohair (28% silk, 72% mohair)

or 2 strands of the following held together

Drops Kid Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk)
Isager Silk Mohair (75% mohair, 25% silk)
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk)
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool)