Web-Letter, Issue 180 – Magnolia Sweater Vest Some of my favorite sweaters are the simplest. Classic, uncomplicated shapes with clean lines are easy to fit into your wardrobe and will never look dated. This week's vest pattern, knit in Magnolia, from designer Elizabeth Smith, shows the quiet elegance of unadorned stockinette stitch in a cardigan vest that is not only easy to style and wear but easy to knit too! Magnolia's great stitch definition also shows off more elaborate stitch patterns, like this one from our blog.
The Story: I’ve always loved vests--they can be such a perfect layering piece in the fall, winter and early spring months. I have knit up lots of vests using bulky and chunky weight yarn, but really wanted a cardigan-style vest that had a lighter feel to it, yet still felt warm and cozy. As soon as I made a swatch using Magnolia I knew it was the perfect yarn for such a vest. Its DK weight makes it a great choice for a vest that you would want to wear both indoors and out and its blend of silk and merino give it a super soft and luxurious feel. I always like my designs to be as seamless as possible and this Magnolia Sweater Vest is no exception. It’s worked in one piece from the bottom to the underarms, and then fronts and the back are worked separately. Because of the natural drape of the yarn, I still wanted to create structure and the feeling of a side seam. To achieve this, a very simple fake seam is created by purling two stitches on both sides of the body on right side rows and knitting these two stitches on wrong side rows. When stitched all the way from the bottom to the underarm, it gives the illusion of a seam. The final product is a simple, modern sweater vest that you can enjoy wearing through multiple seasons. - Elizabeth Smith (designer) www.thebrownstitch.com The Yarn: Magnolia 70% wool, 30% silk An exquisite blend of merino and silk, Magnolia has a subtle sheen and great stitch definition. The semi-solid colors give Magnolia the illusion of light reflecting off the surface of the fabric. Magnolia's elegance is perfect for dressy, special occasions or for everyday luxury.	more photos The Pattern: Here is the free downloadable Magnolia Sweater Vest pattern. (file size: 508 KB) If you have difficulty downloading or printing the PDF pattern above, try these: page 1 - page 2 - page 3
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	Hawthorn in Magnolia. Pattern available in booklet 9115 Magnolia.
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