Colour Me - The Vest
Colour Me – The Vest
Colouratura · Level: Beginner plus
Part of Colouratura – my collection for freedom, colour and creative expression. Colour Me is a feminine mohair vest with heart stitch and a V-neck, designed in soft summery colours. Light texture, i-cord edges and delicate details give it a romantic, modern look.
Colourful. Feminine. Playful.
Styling
Perfect over a shirt or a T-shirt, or straight against the skin for a soft, feminine look.
Perfect if you want
- A colourful vest
- A garment with a heart pattern
- Something playful and personal
- A project with an i-cord edge
- A summery layering piece
What you get
- Digital knitting pattern (PDF)
- Step-by-step guidance
- 3 sizes (S–L)
- Tips for yarn alternatives
The story behind the design
Colour Me came out of the pleasure of playing with colour and simple patterns. The heart stitch adds a playful, personal touch, while the V-neck and the i-cord edge keep the vest clean and well finished – for everyday wear and for dressier occasions.
Colouratura
Colouratura is CosyMonday's collection for freedom, colour and creative expression.
Sizes
S – M – L
Width: 92 (100) 108 cm
Length: 55 (57) 59 cm
V-neck length: 19.5 cm
Yarn & equipment
Yarn
Fluff – HipKnitShop
or Børstet Alpakka – Sandnes Garn
3 (3) 4 balls Sky High Blue / light blue
1 ball Kiwi / green
1 ball Snow / pale pink
1 ball Blooming Lilac / pink
(possibly 1 ball Baby Blues)
Leftovers in pale pastel shades from Garnspesialisten work well too.
Needles
7 mm circular needle (short and long)
Accessories
5 stitch markers, scissors, darning needle, tape measure, waste yarn if you like
Gauge
12 stitches x 17 rounds = 10 x 10 cm on 7 mm needles.
Construction
Knitted bottom-up with a V-neck and an i-cord edge.
About the pattern
A pattern with simple techniques and decorative details that give you a light, personal garment.
What you will learn
- A stretchy cast on
- Knit and purl stitches
- I-cord edging
- How to knit a V-neck
- How to weave in ends as you go
Yarn feel
Soft mohair · airy and light · comfortable against the skin
Design & look
Colourful · feminine · heart pattern · soft texture · light look
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About the designer
CosyMonday is founded and run by Anne Turid, a Norwegian knitwear designer trained in fashion at Moteskolen Esmod AS. Every pattern is designed with clean lines, real quality yarn and the details that make a garment your own. When you choose a CosyMonday pattern, you become part of a growing community of knitters who share the same love of good craft and timeless design. Welcome into the universe.