Grapefruit Pink Lady

What I really wanted with this design was a short, delicate, loose fitting vest - a quick, easy knit to wear over my linen dresses and high waisted bottoms that would feel cute and fresh, and also something to wear with a longer shirt underneath as a layering piece.

I think it will work perfectly! Plus, it's an incredibly quick knit, using only between 600 - 950 yards of worsted weight yarn.

The delicate lace is very simple and totally subtle, but it's also detailed enough to hold its own. I lined the hem up below the pattern so the ribbing flows right into the lace, and then made sure that ribbing was nice and deep, both at collar and hem.

I added a wide neckline for that collar, and I made sure the shoulders wouldn't be too narrow, so a bra or tank doesn't have to peek out. Detail along each armhole finishes the pattern off neatly, so your pattern edges are crisp and perfect.

Under each arm is a narrow lace panel, bordered by reverse stockinette stitches. I included this bit of detail to break up the pattern and to provide a space for modifying the overall fit around your body if desired.

My friend Helen is wearing my vest in these photos with a tank underneath, and she paired it with a floral silk skirt. The vest hits just around her hips.

On me, the fit is a tad more cropped, ending closer to my waist, but still it's quite loose on the body. Feel free to check out the test knits, where you'll see a variety of length and fit options.

As for the yarn, Magpie Nest was the perfect choice for mine. Nest has the most subtle sheen to it, which provides the

delicate feel I wanted here. It also boasts fantastic stitch definition, and this color (Bougie Beaver), is a pink-y beige, which makes for a really interesting neutral that works well with a lot of other colors!

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