Knitting pattern for Hello Friend Vest by Leslie Friend
Hello Friend Vest was born a couple of years ago when I was recovering from a wrist surgery and needed something comforting in not only the knitting but the finished piece as well. A knitted vest is a perfect project to give you the feeling of accomplishment in less time than knitting an entire sweater. Throw it on over your favorite t-shirt in the spring and fall and your favorite blouse or long sleeve shirt/turtleneck in the winter. It fits nicely under a blazer or coat and adds just that little extra layer to keep you warm.
Language: The pattern is available in English
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Leslie Friend.
Sizes 1 [2, 3, 4, 5] [6, 7, 8, 9]
Measurements
To fit bust circumference: 71-76 [81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117] [122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158] cm, (28-30 [32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46] [48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62] inches)
Finished bust circumference after blocking: 81 [92, 103, 114, 125] [137, 148, 159, 171] cm, (32 [36, 39, 42, 48] [53, 56, 62, 66.5] inches)
Materials
150 [150, 200, 200, 250], [250, 300, 300, 350] g / 3 [3, 4, 4, 5] [5, 6, 6, 7] balls Önling No 1, 75% Merino Wool, 25% Angora, 50 g = app. 197 yards (180 m), weight: DK / Worsted
Recommended needles
3.75 mm / US 5 x 40 and 80 cm / 16 and 32 inch circular needle
4.5 mm / US 7 x 60 and 80 cm / 24 and 32 inch circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Tip: I like to use interchangeable needles when working in stockinette stitch as my purl stitches are looser than my knit stitches. So I purl with a 4 mm / US 6 and knit with a 4.5 mm / US 7
Notions
Stitch holders or waste yarn
4 removable stitch markers (one different as it will be the BOR marker)
Tapestry needle
Tape measure
Scissors
Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches measured over stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm / US 7 needles, measured after blocking.
Procedure
Hello Friend is worked top down on 4.5 mm / US 7 needles. First the top of the back is worked flat while shaping the shoulders and then the armholes. The back stitches are placed on hold while the front is worked. Stitches are then picked up on either side of the back shoulders while shaping the front neckline and then armholes. The two pieces are then joined to begin working in the round. A purl stitch between the front and the back pieces adds the illusion of a side seam.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hello Friend Vest by Leslie Friend, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Hello Friend Vest by Leslie Friend
Hello Friend Vest was born a couple of years ago when I was recovering from a wrist surgery and needed something comforting in not only the knitting but the finished piece as well. A knitted vest is a perfect project to give you the feeling of accomplishment in less time than knitting an entire sweater. Throw it on over your favorite t-shirt in the spring and fall and your favorite blouse or long sleeve shirt/turtleneck in the winter. It fits nicely under a blazer or coat and adds just that little extra layer to keep you warm.
Language: The pattern is available in English
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Leslie Friend.
Sizes 1 [2, 3, 4, 5] [6, 7, 8, 9]
Measurements
To fit bust circumference: 71-76 [81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117] [122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158] cm, (28-30 [32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46] [48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62] inches)
Finished bust circumference after blocking: 81 [92, 103, 114, 125] [137, 148, 159, 171] cm, (32 [36, 39, 42, 48] [53, 56, 62, 66.5] inches)
Materials
150 [150, 200, 200, 250], [250, 300, 300, 350] g / 3 [3, 4, 4, 5] [5, 6, 6, 7] balls Önling No 1, 75% Merino Wool, 25% Angora, 50 g = app. 197 yards (180 m), weight: DK / Worsted
Recommended needles
3.75 mm / US 5 x 40 and 80 cm / 16 and 32 inch circular needle
4.5 mm / US 7 x 60 and 80 cm / 24 and 32 inch circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Tip: I like to use interchangeable needles when working in stockinette stitch as my purl stitches are looser than my knit stitches. So I purl with a 4 mm / US 6 and knit with a 4.5 mm / US 7
Notions
Stitch holders or waste yarn
4 removable stitch markers (one different as it will be the BOR marker)
Tapestry needle
Tape measure
Scissors
Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches measured over stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm / US 7 needles, measured after blocking.
Procedure
Hello Friend is worked top down on 4.5 mm / US 7 needles. First the top of the back is worked flat while shaping the shoulders and then the armholes. The back stitches are placed on hold while the front is worked. Stitches are then picked up on either side of the back shoulders while shaping the front neckline and then armholes. The two pieces are then joined to begin working in the round. A purl stitch between the front and the back pieces adds the illusion of a side seam.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
