Description
Knitting pattern for the Folkvang Vest, pdf file for download.
The Folkvang Vest is a decorative and practical piece for layering in spring and fall. It is worked from the bottom up in stranded knitting with steeks. After cutting the steeks, edges are picked up and knit. The vest looks complicated, but is much easier than it looks, and is a good place to start for those who have not steeked before.
The color pattern is syncopated by strategic purl stitches, a nod to Bohus knitting, but much simplified and symmetric compared to traditional Bohus patterns.
Size:
Women’s XS (S – M – L – XL – 2X – 3X – 4X – 5X). Finished chest measurement 83 (96 – 102 – 115 – 128 – 134 – 147 – 154 – 166) cm / 32¾ (37¾ – 40¼ – 45¼ – 50½ – 53 – 58 – 60½ – 65½) inches.
Yarn:
2 (3 – 3 – 4 – 4 – 5 – 5 – 6 – 6) skeins of main color, and the same number of skeins of background color. One skein each of two contrast colors.
Gauge:
Colorwork in Folkvang pattern using 3 mm (US 2½) needle: 25 sts x 27 rounds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches).
Level:
Pattern assumes knowledge of stranded colorwork. The vest is suitable as a first larger, steeked project for knitters who have completed a smaller colorwork project. Or as an entertaining medium level project for those used to stranded colorwork.
The pattern is delivered electronically as a pdf file. After purchase, the confirmation screen has a download link. You will also receive a confirmation email with a download link. Please note that the download link will expire one year from the purchase date.
