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This textured ornamental slipover is inspired by vintage patterns, floral tilework, and classic decorative fin de siècle elements in façades, illustrations, and interiors.

Although intricate-looking, it is surprisingly easy to knit and looks super elegant next to the stockinette stitch section.

The vest is worked bottom up in a combination of textured stitches and stockinette stitch. First, a hem of 3x1 ribbing is worked in the round. Then, the textured stitch section is worked bottom up to the underarm also in the round. The back and front are divided and worked flat at the underarm, and up to the shoulders, which are shaped using short rows as well as the neckline. Stitches are picked up for the armhole and neck opening and worked in 3x1 ribbing.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 90 (96, 100, 106, 116)(126, 136, 146, 156) cm
Intended to be worn with 2.5-5 cm / 1-2” of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn
185 (200, 230, 270, 300)(340, 370, 400, 430) gr of light fingering-weight yarn

For my sample, I used a very special yarn I had in my stash waiting for a perfect project.

It is a limited edition of 100% Local Romney Sheep (400 m/ 100gr, woollen spun 2 ply) by Woollentwine Fibrestudio.

Here is a list of possible yarn alternatives:
— BC Garn Semilla Pura GOTS
— Isager Alpaca 2
— Rauma Finull

Needles
­— 3.25 mm circular needle, for the textured section (or needle size to obtain gauge).
­— 3 mm circular needle, for the stockinette stitch section (or needle size to obtain gauge).
­— 2.75 mm circular needle for the ribbing (or one needle size below gauge-sized needle
Please note that I used two different needle sizes to work through the body. Swatch to find the right needle size for each section.

Gauge
20 sts x 26 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in pattern stitch worked in the round after blocking.
23 sts x 27 rows in stockinette stitch worked flat after blocking.

Notions
Markers, blocking tools, darning needle, scrap yarn, stitch counter, and tape measure.
You will need an additional needle to work the 3-needle bind-off.