Vaara Vest

This vintage-inspired vest uses most of the Heritage colours to full effect with a simple chart and a flattering scoop neck.

Size

Finished measurements (to be worn with 2.5cm/1” negative ease)

Bust: 74 (84, 95, 105, 117, 128)cm/29 (33, 37.5, 41.5, 46, 50.5)”

Length: 51 (52, 53, 54, 56, 58)cm/20 (20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 23)”

Yarn

Jamieson and Smith Shetland Heritage, 100% Real Shetland Wool,

110m/120yds, 25g

Yarn A: Flugga White x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn B: Silver Grey x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn C: Auld Gold x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn D: Madder x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn E: Berry Wine x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn F: Peat x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn G: Coll Black x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn H: Mussel Blue x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn I: Indigo x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Yarn J: Moss Green x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2)

Needles

(always use the right size for you to get the specified tension)

2.25mm (US 1/UK 13) circular needles, 40cm/16˝ and 60cm/24˝ (or a

single length suitable for magic loop)

3.25mm (US 3/UK 10) circular needles, 40cm/16˝ and 60cm/24˝ (or a

single length suitable for magic loop)

Notions

6 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Tension

33 sts x 35 rnds = 10cm/4” over Fair Isle pattern, using larger needles, blocked