Diana - Knitting Pattern

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Diana first appeared in 52 Weeks of Chunky Knits by Laine Publishing and is now available as a standalone pattern. Being included in this wonderful book was such an honor, and I’m deeply thankful to the Laine team for their trust and for bringing this design to life so beautifully.

Named after the Roman goddess of hunting, the moon and nature, this vest embodies timeless elegance with a classic round neckline and a relaxed, comfortable fit that drapes beautifully over any outfit. The cables add a touch of vintage charm.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 4–7.25” / 10–18 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 34.5 (38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5) (54.5, 58.5, 62.5, 66.5)“ / 87.5 (97.5, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5) (137.5, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm.

Shoulder to Shoulder (with Rib): 15.25 (15.25, 15.25, 16.5, 16.5) (17.25, 17.25, 18.5, 18.5)“ / 38 (38, 38, 41, 41) (43, 43, 46, 46) cm.

Armhole Depth (with Rib): 10.5 (11, 11.5, 11.5, 12) (12.5, 13, 13, 13.5)“ / 26.5 (27.5, 29, 29, 30) (31.5, 32.5, 32.5, 34) cm.

Length from Underarm (with Armhole Rib for Back Hem): 10 (10, 10, 10, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10)“ / 25 (25, 25, 25, 25) (25, 25, 25, 25) cm.

Total Length: 20.5 (21, 21.5, 21.5, 22) (22.5, 23, 23, 23.5)“ / 51.5 (52.5, 54, 54, 55) (56.5, 57.5, 57.5, 59) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Yarn A: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) balls of Organic Soft Merino by Kaos Yarn (100% merino, 246 yds / 225 m – 50 g), colourway 1001 Natural.

Or approx. 595 (665, 740, 805, 875) (945, 1010, 1085, 1150) yds / 545 (610, 675, 735, 800) (865, 925, 990, 1050) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Knitting for Olive Merino, Sandnes Garn Sunday and Isager Tvinni.

Yarn B: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) balls of Organic Brushed Alpaca by Kaos Yarn (100% brushed alpaca, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g), colourway 2001 Natural.

Or approx. 300 (335, 365, 405, 435) (470, 510, 540, 575) yds / 275 (305, 335, 370, 400) (430, 465, 495, 525) m of lace-weight alpaca yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair and Isager Soft Fine.

Needles: US 11 / 8 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles (for body), US 10.5 / 6.5 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm and 8” / 20 cm circular needles (for rib).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
12 sts x 16 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 11 / 8 mm needles (with 2 strands of A and 1 strand of B held tog) in St St, after blocking.

12 sts x 16 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 11 / 8 mm needles (with 2 strands of A and 1 strand of B held tog) in Cable patt, after blocking.

14 sts x 22 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles (with 2 strands of A and 2 strands of B held tog) in 1 x 1 rib, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This vest is knitted from top down. The upper back is worked first, followed by both fronts. The front is designed to be slightly longer than the back before the join, so that the cast-on edge falls slightly towards the back. The front and back are joined together at the underarms and the vest is worked in the round until the split hem. Stitches are then picked up around the neckline and armholes and ribs are worked to finish off the vest.