Lina Vest by Miroslava Mihalkova

Lina Vest

Crochet
November 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in over TSS, TKS st pattern
5.5 mm (I)
6.0 mm (J)
738 - 1476 yards (675 - 1350 m)
XS-5XL
both US and UK
English
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Treat yourself to a bit of yarn luxury with this Tunisian crochet project. The mix of Merino Wool and Silk is the perfect yarn therapy for your hands with a beautiful versatile garment at the end. This Vest is perfect for a casual look with jeans and your favourite white shirt, or a well put together office attire.

The Lina Vest is a hip length Tunisian crochet vest with approximately 5” of positive ease that is crocheted flat in pieces (1 front and 1 back panel) from the bottom up and assembled at the end. It has armhole, front V-neck, back neck and shoulder shaping. Armhole and neck ribbing is added in the round at the end.

Finished Measurements
35 (39.5, 43.5, 48, 51, 55.5, 59.5, 64, 67)” finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 5” of positive ease

Yarn
Gloss (DK weight, 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk; 123 yards/50g): Kenai 27016, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12) balls

Hooks
US I/9 (5.5mm) Tunisian crochet hook (x 2) with 20” cable or size needed to obtain gauge
US J/10 (6.0mm) crochet hook

Notions
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Removable Stitch Markers (x2)

Gauge
15 sts and 12 rows = 4” in ribbing st pattern, blocked
15 sts and 12 rows = 4” over TSS, TKS st pattern, blocked

Pattern Notes:
Stitch count refers to the number of sts at the end of FwP unless otherwise stated.
The chart is worked flat.
All finishing seaming is done using the Locking Mattress Stitch.
Front and back panels are worked flat, seamed, and ribbing around armholes and neckline is added in the round.