Long vest features leaf pattern inspired by basil, a warm-weather herb Elsebeth notes is grown in Stockholm, and used often in Swedish cooking. Asymmetrical placement of the leaf pattern on the left front, and lower right back, adds a dramatic, distinctive touch to the otherwise plain and easy-to-knit vest. No shaping!

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

• Chest: 34¾ (37¾) 41 (45) 48¾ in / 88 (96) 104 (114) 124 cm
• Length: 25¼ (26) 26¾ (27½) 28¼ in / 64 (66) 68 (70) 72 cm

Materials:

• LinSilk 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 skeins (100g each)
• 3 buttons 1 in / 2.5 cm diameter

Needles:

• US sizes 6 and 7 / 4 and 4.5 mm
• 32 in / 80 cm circular US size 6 / 4 mm