Aurora Vest
Aurora means “dawn” - the start of a new day. The Aurora Vest was inspired by the changing of the seasons, what’s beyond the horizon and the desire to renew oneself. It is an incredibly versatile garment - being ideal for hot weather worn on its own; or for colder weather as an accessory to elevate an outfit. The stitch used, which is reminiscent of knitted fabric, creates a very light and airy fabric without being see-through. The straps at the sides make it highly adjustable, while the smart rounded ribbed neckline elevates it. The colorwork at the back is achieved using Intarsia Crochet and it’s a great opportunity to use mini skeins or leftover yarn from other projects. With its high-low rounded hem, this is a piece you will turn to time and time again. The pattern comes with detailed instructions, pictures, color charts for completing the colorwork section, and video tutorials to help you throughout.
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Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
Bust1: 77.5 (88.5, 99, 108, 119) (128, 137.5, 148, 157.5) cm / 30½ (34¾, 39, 42½, 47) (50½, 54, 58¼, 62) in
To be worn with 1 - 6 cm / ½ - 2¼ in of positive ease with adjustable ties at the sides.
Length is adjustable to taste.
Sample is Size 4 and model measures aprox 100 cm / 39¼ in around bust.
MATERIALS
YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1)
Following amounts are approximate for a cropped vest:
MC - 400 (450, 500, 555, 595) (630, 670, 715, 755) m / 440(490, 545, 610, 650) (690, 730, 780, 825) yds
CCA - 40 (45, 50, 60, 65) (65, 70, 70, 70) m / 45 (50, 55, 65, 70) (70, 75, 75, 80) yds
CCB - 30 (35, 40, 45, 50) (50, 55, 60, 60) m / 35 (40, 45, 50, 55) (55, 60, 65, 70) yds
CCC - 30 (35, 35, 40, 45) (45, 50, 55, 60) m / 35 (35, 40, 45, 50) (50, 55, 60, 65) yds
Sample used Ritual Dyes, Maiden (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in colours Treeline (MC) - 100g / 400 yds; and Chestnut (rusty red - CCA), Clay (coral - CCB), and Quartzite (pink - CCC) - 20g / 80 yds.
HOOKS: 4.5 mm or size needed to meet gauge for the body.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, scissors and 6 stitch markers.
GAUGE
22 sts x 18 rows of patt worked flat = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Patt is worked over an odd number of sts: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), cesc, ch1, sk1st, rep from to last st, cesc in last st, turn.
Watch this video tutorial for help understanding patt.
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6 in).
Certain materials might sag and fabric will extend too much with drape, so adjust hook appropriately.
