• The Solene Vest is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. It begins with the left and right back sections, which are worked separately. German short rows ensure a good fit for the shoulders. After casting on stitches for the neck, the pieces are joined to work the back as one piece. Next, stitches are picked up to work the left and right front separately, with increases to form the V-neck. Once all parts are complete, stitches are cast on for the underarms, and the knitting is joined and worked straight back and forth. Stitches are then picked up along the armholes to work the armhole edges in the round in 1x1 rib. After this, stitches are picked up to work the front band in double knitting. Finally, the ties are worked in the I-cord technique and then sewn to the front band.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #solenevest

• The green vest in the photo is made with Como col. 66 & Premia col. 66 by Lamana SIZE M.

• The light vest in the photo is made with No.1 col. 7839 Marzipan by Önling SIZE M.

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Solene Vest has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 15 cm 6 in of positive ease which is reduced in larger sizes to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 15 cm 6 in larger than your actual bust circumference. The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 /110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35½ in, I recommend to knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the garment to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
A: 101 / 105 / 109 / 115 / 121 / 127 / 135 cm
39¾ / 41¼ / 43 / 45¼ / 47¾ / 50 / 53¼ in
Length:
B: 57 / 58 / 59 / 60 / 62 / 64 / 66 cm
22½ / 22¾ / 23¼ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¼ / 26 in
Armhole depth:
C: 26 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 28 / 29 / 29 cm
10¼ / 10¼ / 10½ / 11 / 11 / 11½ / 11½ in
Back width:
D: 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 43 / 44 cm
15 / 15¼ / 15¾ / 16¼ / 16½ / 17 / 17¼ in

Suggested yarn:
Önling (worked with one strand throughout the process):
200/200/250/250/250/300/300 g No. 1 by Önling 50 g = 180 m 197 yds.

Lamana (worked with two strands throughout the process):
150/150/175/175/200/200/225 g Como by Lamana 25 g = 120 m 131 yds & 75/75/75/75/100/100/100 g Premia by Lamana 25 g = 300 m 328 yds.

Needles
Circular needles:
4.5 mm US 7 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in.
3.5 mm US 4 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in.
Double-pointed needles:
3.5 mm US 4 optional.

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
28 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 1x1 rib on 3.5 mm US 4 needles.
44 sts x 56 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in double knitting on 3.5 mm US 4 needles.

Note: The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 22 sts x 28 rows.

Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
INTERMEDIATE
★★★☆☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.