Moss & Heather Vest

A classic Fair Isle vest worked in a calm mossy green and a soft, nature-inspired palette. While grounded in traditional stranded colorwork techniques, its clean fit and neat finishing lend it a refined, modern touch.Moss & Heather Vest

1. Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5,) (6, 7, 8) Recommended ease: approximately 12 cm / 4¾“ of positive ease

2. Finished Measurments Bust circumference : 90 (99, 108, 117, 126) (135, 144, 153) cm / 35½ (39, 42½, 46, 49½) (53, 56½, 60)“ Length from hem to shoulder: Standard length: 51 (51, 53.5, 53.5) (53.5, 58.5, 58.5) cm / 20 (20, 21, 21) (21, 23, 23)” Short length: 43.5 (43.5, 46, 46) (46, 51, 51) cm / 17¼ (17¼, 18, 18) (18, 20, 20)“

3.Yarn
Bio Shetland(BC GARN) Fingering (100% wool, 280 m - 50 g)

1. Needle 3.5 mm circular needles (80 cm long), suitable for working the body in the round. Ribbing at the neck and armholes is worked using needles 0.25 - 0.5 mm smaller than those used for the body colorwork.
   Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge after swatching

2. Notion Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, scrap yarn, 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook (optional)

3. Gauge 29 sts × 34 rounds = 10 cm / 4” in stranded colorwork, after blocking

4. Construction Notes The Moss & Heather Vest is worked from the bottom up, entirely in the round. The body is knit in one piece, with steeks used for both the neckline and armholes. After completing the colorwork, the steek stitches are cut to open up the neck and armholes. Ribbing is then added by picking up stitches along the cut edges. This pattern offers an approachable introduction to steeking, combining traditional colorwork techniques with a clean, modern structure.