Mandorla is the Italian word for almond, and the attractive almond shape inspired the leaf-and-bobble rib design for this comfortable, elegant vest. Pair it with the matching bag. Vest is worked flat; bag is worked in the round.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

• Chest: 33 (36¼) 40¼ (44) in / 84 (92) 102 (112) cm
• Length: 20 (21) 21¾ (22½) in / 51 (53) 55 (57) cm
• Bag: 14½ x 12¾ in / 36 x 32 cm

Materials:

• LinSilk 5 (6) 8 (9) skeins (100g each) for the Vest
• LinSilk 2 skeins (100g each) for the Bag
• 5 buttons, ⅝ in / 15 mm diameter for the Vest
• Bag handles and small amount of fabric, approx. 13¾ x 27½ in / 35 x 70 cm for lining

Needles:

• US size 7 / 4.5 mm (straight or circular) for the Vest
• 24 in / 60 cm circular US size 7 / 4.5 mm for the Bag