Frieda's MosaicVest is perfect for days when you need a light, warm layer. Whether for a walk, at the office, or cozying up at home. The optional striped pattern adds a subtle touch to the simple cut but can also be omitted. The result is a timeless knitwear piece that's versatile and will last for years.
You begin with the back piece. After shaping the shoulders using short rows, work in rows until the increases for the armholes are complete. Then place the stitches on hold. Next, pick up stitches along the cast-on edge of the back piece to work the front pieces one at a time. Shape the neckline with increases, and work in rows until the armhole increases are complete. When all pieces are ready, join them together with the new cast on stitches and continue working the body in rows. Continue the neckline increases for a few more rows. The body of the vest is finished in rows. Finally, pick up stitches along the armhole edges and along the front bands of the vest to finish the edges neatly.
Optionally, you can sew on hooks or knit cords for tying.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

This pattern is for advanced beginners.

Size Information

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) with a bust circumference (finished garment) of: 79 / 31.1 (83/32.7, 87/34.3, 92/36.2, 96/37.8) 101/39.8, 105/41.3, 109/42.9 (114/44.9, 118/46.5, 123/48.4, 127/50) cm/in.

I recommend a positive ease of -2 to 5 cm

Materials List

Yarn
You need approx. 420 (440, 470, 490, 520) 540, 560, 580 (630, 660, 710, 750) m / 459.3 (482, 513, 536, 568) 590, 612, 635 (689, 722, 777, 820) yd “Aran-weight”-Garn (170-200 m / 186–220 yd = 100 g), e.g.:

“Rh:ool Single” by Rh:ool Yarn (approx. 200 m / 220 yd = 100 g)
“Folclore” by Rosarios 4 (approx. 190 m / 208 yd = 100 g)
“Lettlopi” by Istex (approx. 200 m / 220 yd = 100 g)

Note: The yarn amounts refer to the given measurements and are calculated generously. If you knit the vest longer, keep in mind that you may need more yarn.

If you like to knit the mosaic-pattern, you will need approx.
300 (320, 350, 365, 390) 405, 420, 440 (470, 490, 535, 565) m / 328 (350, 383, 400, 426) 443, 460, 482 (513, 535, 585, 618) yds of the main color and approx. 100 (110, 120, 125, 130) 135, 140, 145 (160, 170, 180, 190) m / 110 (120, 131, 136, 142) 147, 153, 158 (175, 185, 197, 208) yds of the contrast color

Gauge
10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in = 18 sts x 28 rows in stockinette stitch with the larger needle.

Wash and let the swatch dry, before measuring it.

Other materials

4,0 and 4,5 mm / US6 and US7 circular needle or the needle size you need to achieve the specified gauge, possibly double-pointed needles in the same size for the armholes if you are not using the Magic Loop method
stitch marker
Scrap yarn for place stitches on hold
Optional: hook-and-eye closure
Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends