Modern Vest

A cozy, modern layering piece with a soft, brushed texture and relaxed fit. The Modern Vest is an easy knit worked flat in pieces and seamed, featuring a V-neck and ribbed edges. Ideal for pairing over shirts or dresses, it’s a quick and satisfying project using luxurious brushed alpaca.

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Measurements

Size	XS/S	S/M	M/L	L/XL
To fit bust	75–80 cm	80–90 cm	90–100 cm	100–110 cm
Finished chest (approx.)	92 cm	102 cm	112 cm	122 cm
Length (approx.)	54 cm	55 cm	56 cm	57 cm

Yarn Requirements

Yarn	XS/S	S/M	M/L	L/XL
Indiecita Baby Brushed Alpaca 50 g	5 balls	6 balls	7 balls	8 balls

Yarn weight: 14 ply (Super Bulky)
Composition: 100% Baby Alpaca
Ball weight: 50 g = approx. 100 m
Alternative yarns: Any 14 ply brushed alpaca or brushed chunky yarn giving correct tension.

Needles & Notions

1 pair × 4.50 mm knitting needles
1 pair × 5.50 mm knitting needles
4.50 mm circular needle (60 cm) for neck and arm bands
Stitch holder
Wool needle

Tension

16 sts × 22 rows = 10 cm over stocking stitch using 5.50 mm needles.
Work a 13 × 13 cm tension square (cast on 21 sts, work 28 rows in stocking st).
Adjust needle size to obtain correct tension

Construction Overview

Back: Rib hem, straight body to armhole markers, no shaping.
Front: Worked as back to armholes, then divided for V-neck shaping.
Neckband: Picked up on circular needle, worked in rib with decreases at V-point.
Armbands: Picked up on circular needles and worked in rib.
Finishing: Shoulder seams joined with mattress stitch; side seams sewn to armhole markers; ends woven in.

Project Details

Skill level: Easy
Techniques used: Knit, purl, ribbing, V-neck shaping, picking up stitches, seaming
Recommended yarn: Indiecita Baby Brushed Alpaca (14 ply)
Tension: 16 sts × 22 rows = 10 cm (stocking stitch)
Needles: 4.50 mm & 5.50 mm
Notions: Stitch holder, wool needle

Shaped Sweater Knitting Pattern (CRU1455)

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