Knitted Lace Vest
The knitted lace vest is the perfect addition to your wardrobe for a touch of elegance and style. With its intricate lace pattern and lightweight feel, this vest is ideal for layering over a plain top or dress to add a chic and feminine touch to your outfit. Whether you're heading out for a casual day with friends or a special evening event, the knitted lace vest is versatile and can be dressed up or down effortlessly. Its soft, cozy fabric makes it not only fashionable but also comfortable to wear all day long. Embrace your unique style and elevate your look with this lovely knitted lace vest that will surely turn heads and make you feel fabulous!
Size 36/38 (40/42, 44/46)
Instructions are given for first size. Figures in parenthesis refer to larger sizes. When only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes.
Materials: 350 (400, 450) g of Lana Grossa Nizza (74% cotton, 25% polyester, 1% polyester (metallized); 115 m/50 g) in Beige/Sand/Gold (col 7).
Size 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm needles; size 4 mm crochet hook.
Rib pattern: P2, k2.
Mesh lace: Even number of sts. Work according to chart. Number at right edge of chart indicates RS row, number at left edge of chart indicates WS row. Repeat rows 1 and 2 throughout.
Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm in mesh lace on size 4.5 mm needles.
Back: With size 4 mm needles, cast on 78 (84, 90) sts. Purl 1 WS row. Change to size 4.5 mm needles.
Next RS row: Selvage st, work row 1 of chart for mesh lace, end selvage st. Work in pat as established until back measures 34 (35, 36) cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.
Shape armholes: Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows, 1 st at beg of next 8 rows = 56 (62, 68) sts. Cont until armhole measures 17 (18, 19) cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape shoulders and neck: Bind off 9 (10, 11) sts at each shoulder edge twice. At same time, on first row of shoulder shaping, shape neck: Bind off center 14 (16, 18) sts. Working each side separately, bind off 3 sts at each neck edge once. No sts remain after shoulder and neck shaping is complete.
Left front: With size 3.5 mm needles, cast on 52 (56, 60) sts.
Next WS row: Selvage st, p3, * k2, p2; rep from * to last st, selvage st. Work in rib pat as established for 9 cm, ending with a WS row. Change to size 4.5 mm needles.
Next RS [inc] row: Selvage st, k2tog, [yo, k1] 5 times, * k2tog, yo, [k1, yo] 5 times; rep from * 5 times more, end k2tog, yo, selvage st (selvage st, k2tog, yo, k2tog, [yo, k1] 5 times, * k2tog, yo, [k1, yo] 5 times; rep from * 5 times more, end k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, selvage st / selvage st, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, [yo, k1] 5 times, * k2tog, yo, [k1, yo] 5 times; rep from * 5 times more, end k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, selvage st) = 34 sts increased and 86 (90, 94) sts total.
Next WS row: Selvage st, work row 2 of chart for mesh lace, end selvage st. Cont in mesh lace until left front measures 34 (35, 36) cm from cast-on, ending with a WS row.
Shape armhole: Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 RS rows, 2 sts at beg of next 2 RS rows, 1 st at beg of next 2 RS rows = 74 (78, 82) sts. Work even in mesh lace for 13 (15, 17) rows more, ending with a WS row Inc 1 st at beg of next RS row, then every other RS row twice, then every foll RS row 7 times = 84 (88, 92) sts. Work even in mesh lace for 5 rows more, ending with a WS row.
Shape shoulder: Bind off 1 st at beg of next 12 RS rows. Bind off remaining 72 (76, 80) sts.
Right front: Work same as for left front, reversing all shaping.
Finishing: Pin pieces to measurements and block. Sew shoulder seams over 9.5 (11, 12.5) cm. Sew side seams. With size 4 mm crochet hook, work 1 row slip st along right front, back neck and left front edge. Work 1 rnd slip st around each armhole edge.
