A light vest with i-cord cast on and I-cord bind off
with ribbing on shoulders and simple lace details in between
Named after cirrus clouds for its lightness

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.

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Cirrus is an open-front light vest with minimal but polished details. It features an i-cord on the upper back, similar to the detail that was first developed for Hikari tee. The longish vest widens slightly with 2 lines of yarn-over lace on each side and finishes with a sloped hem with simple lace and i-cord edge. Armhole finishing, matching the look of i-cord, is worked simultaneously while knitting the armholes.

Photo tutorials are included to explain how to pick up stitches from the i-cord, create the overlap detail on the v-neck on the back, as well as achieve a seamless look for the i-cord bind off.

Designed to feature the lightness and drape of Cardiff Cashmere Brushlight, a yarn with 82% cashmere and 18% silk, the vest is knitted in plain stitches besides ribbing on the upper shoulders.

Cirrus is created as a versatile, understated vest for effortless layering.

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE (2X BACK WIDTH)

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8, 9)
85 (95.5, 106, 116.5) 125 (135.5, 146, 156.5, 167)cm /
33½ (37¾, 41¾, 45¾) 49¼ (53½, 57½, 61½, 65¾) inches

The sample was knit in Size 2 and worn with + 10 cm / 4” ease at bust. Suggested ease: + 5-10 cm / +2-4”.

YARN

Fingering weight
Cardiff Cashmere Brushlight (138 m / 151 yds per 25 g skein, 82% cashmere, 18% silk)
Sample colour: 102 Silver

615 (725, 835, 935) 1040 (1180, 1280, 1430, 1575) m
670 (790, 915, 1020) 1140 (1290, 1400, 1565, 1725) yards
5 (6, 6, 7) 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins

Yardage is an estimate.

NEEDLES

One 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE (after blocking)

23 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch with 3.25 mm / US 3 needle

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

NOTES AND TECHNIQUES

Cirrus begins with an i-cord cast-on on the back. The back is worked to the armhole before the right and left fronts are picked up from the i-cord and worked towards the front in 1x1 twisted ribbing. Below armhole shaping, the front pieces and the back are joined to be worked back and forth in one piece to the hem while shaping continues for gradually widening sides with simple lace details created as part of the increases. The hem is shaped with short rows and finished with simple lace and i-cord bind-off. Armhole details are worked simultaneously in the pattern so there is no need to pick up stitches to complete armhole finishing.

SPECIAL THANKS

Deep gratitude to a team of kind and committed test knitters who offered their time and resources to work through the pattern to make sure that it is as clear and error-free as possible: Helanna, Qiu Fang, Yuki, Akemi, Sumiko, Roberta, Lene, Jenny, Winnie, Sonoka, HyeYeong, Andrea, Eveline and Emiko.

Special thanks to Naoko Ogawa (Strands of Life) for tech editing.