Emily Vest by Noma Ndlovu

Emily Vest

Knitting
August 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
647 - 1734 yards (592 - 1586 m)
Finished Bust Measurements: 32.75(34.75, 36, 38, 40.75, 44, 48, 51.25, 57.25, 60.75)" / 83(88.5, 91.5, 96.5, 103.5 , 112, 122, 130, 145.5, 154.5) cm
English
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The Emily Vest is a top-down knit featuring stockinette with ribbed edged worked seamlessly from the back neck to the hem. Designed with a gentle A-line shape, rounded corners and a high-low hem, it offers flattering, polished finish. The armhole ribbing is integrated as you knit – no picking up stitches required. Pair it with pants, dresses or skirts for an easy layering piece. Knit it in a speckled yarn for a relaxed feel or choose a solid for a more refined look.

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Materials:
5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 13) 50g Balls Nurturing Fibres -Eco cotton DK, 100% Organic Cotton approx. (125m/ 137 yards) Colour – Emily 592 (664, 719, 798, 891, 995, 1127, 1248, 1445, 1586) meters / 647 (726, 786, 873, 974, 1088, 1232, 1365, 1580, 1734) yards

Size A (for Main Fabric)
US 5 (3.75 mm) 32”/ 80cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.
Size B (for Neck Ribbing)
US 3 (3.25 mm)24”/ 60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle
2 stitch holders/scrap yarn
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows in Stockinette Stitch = 4” (10 cm) after blocking

Finished Bust Measurements: 32.75(34.75, 36, 38, 40.75, 44, 48, 51.25, 57.25, 60.75)“ / 83(88.5, 91.5, 96.5, 103.5 , 112, 122, 130, 145.5, 154.5) cm

See last two photos for detailed measurements.

Finished Sample: Sample has a 44”/112 cm bust circumference and modelled on a 41”/104 cm bust. Recommended ease is 4 – 6” (10 – 15 cm)