Errata:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l5cCb6Q_GzFa-pxHDBTIGrIv... Updated: 18 March 2023)
https://www.labienaimee.com/pages/neons-neutrals-errata

Please note ::: The yellow sample shown is the REGULAR VERSION. Please consult the finished measurements before determining which version to make. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Supplementary Videos:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6m6pQ0M_qB3Nptn2L5zyOXiOJVVA0Edi

To make a swatch:
Cast on an odd number of stitches (31 sts min.), using the two-colour long tail cast-on and starting with a Yarn A stitch.

Set-up Row 1 (RS): Knit 1 with Yarn A leaving the stitch on LN, (hk2togtbl with Yarn B, hk2togtbl with Yarn A) to end, slip the last Yarn A stitch. Untie the slip-knot from the cast-on. – 1 st inc’d

Set-up Row 2 (WS): Purl 1 through the back loop with Yarn B dropping the stitch off LN, (hp2tog with Yarn B, hp2tog with Yarn A) to end, slip the last Yarn A stitch.

Row 1 (RS): Knit 1 with Yarn A dropping the stitch off LN, (hk2togtbl with Yarn B, hk2togtbl with Yarn A) to end, slip the last Yarn A stitch.

Row 2 (WS): Same as Set-up Row 2

Repeat the last 2 rows until the swatch has reached the desired length (15 cm min.). Bind off all stitches.

A few points to note:

• Be sure to give your fabric a good tug after it has come off the needles.
• Pin the swatch well while blocking, try to block the swatch to gauge. Wait until the swatch is completely dry before removing it from the blocking matt/pinning surface.
• Use a non-superwash, woollen spun yarn as yarn A might help stablising the fabric.
• If the wrong-side rows are significantly taller than the right-side rows, consider using a smaller needle to work the wrong side rows.

“I love to challenge the status quo, and I guess that’s where it all started! To begin with, I didn’t want a knitted fabric that screams “I am knitted” – so we have the herringbone stitch which has a bit of a woven look. Then I thought, traditionally, one would use a big needle and a relatively thin yarn to knit the herringbone stitch to create a fabric that is not too stiff … but what if I combine a thick yarn and a thin one? The next question: And if playing with yarn weights isn’t fun enough, why not throw in some texture and go for a fluffy yarn? That’s how the stranded herringbone stitch and the Yu vest were born.”

This vest is worked flat from the top down in pieces then seamed. The front will be worked starting at the shoulders. The two shoulders will be shaped with short rows and increases will be made for the V-neck shaping until two fronts are formed. The two fronts will then be joined and more stitches will be added to the sides for the armhole shaping. Finally, underarm stitches will be cast on and the body will be worked straight to the hem. The back will be worked starting at the shoulders, similarly to the front. Stitches will be cast on for the back neck. The back will be worked to the hem before being sewn to the front piece along the side. Stitches will then be picked up along the hem for the ribbing, likewise for the neck opening and armholes.

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 36 (40.5, 45, 47.5, 52) (56.5, 61, 63.5, 68)” / 91.5 (103,
114, 120.5, 132) (143.5, 155, 161.5, 173) cm.
Recommended ease: 4–8” / 10–20 cm of positive ease.
Sample 1 (yellow) is a size 2 cropped version, worn with 11” / 28 cm of positive ease. Sample 2 (pink) is a size 4 regular version, worn with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Cropped version
Yarn A: 452 (488, 551, 614, 673) (731, 828, 873, 935) yds / 413 (446, 504, 561, 615) (668, 757, 798, 855) m of heavy aran-weight or chunky-weight yarn.
Yarn B (in 2 colors): 308 (336, 385, 427, 469) (515, 561, 598, 647) yds / 282 (307, 352, 390, 429) (471, 513, 547, 592) m each of two different fluffy lace-weight yarns. Hold both colors together throughout.
If using a single color for Yarn B: 617 (671, 770, 853, 938) (1029, 1122, 1195, 1295) yds / 564 (614, 704, 780, 858) (941, 1026, 1093, 1184) m of a fluffy lace-weight yarn. Hold 2 strands together throughout.

Regular version
Yarn A: 515 (559, 629, 699, 764) (829, 934, 986, 1055) yds / 471 (511, 575, 639, 699) (758, 854, 902, 965) m of heavy aran-weight or chunky-weight yarn.
Yarn B (in 2 colors): 372 (407, 463, 512, 561) (614, 667, 711, 768) yds / 340 (372, 423, 468, 513) (561, 610, 650, 702) m each of two different fluffy lace-weight yarns. Hold both colors together throughout.
When using a single color for Yarn B: 744 (814, 925, 1023, 1122) (1227, 1334, 1422, 1534) yds / 680 (744, 846, 935, 1026) (1122, 1220, 1300, 1403) m of a fluffy lace-weight yarn. Hold 2 strands together throughout.

Sample used:
Sample 1 (yellow) is a size 2 (regular version), worn with 11” / 28 cm of positive ease. Sample 2 (pink) is a size 4 (regular version), worn with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease.

Sample 1: Regular version (yellow)
Yarn A: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of Cyrano by De Rerum Natura (100% French Merino d’Arles and Portuguese black Merino wool, 164 yds / 150 m – 100 g), colorway Poivre Blanc.
Yarn B: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) each of Kumo by La Bien Aimée (75% baby suri alpaca, 24% mulberry silk, 328 yds / 300 m – 50 g), colorways La Bien Aimée Yellow and Dawn.
When using a single color for yarn B: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Kumo by La Bien Aimée.

Sample 2: Regular version (pink)
Yarn A: 5 (5, 5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of Corrie Confetti by La Bien Aimee (50% Falkland Corriedale, 30% natural recycled fibers, 20% La Bien Aimée recycled threads, 250 yds / 230 m – 100 g), colorway Greybow #4 (held double).
Yarn B: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins each of Kumo by La Bien Aimée, colorways Sunrise and “AS IF”.

Needles: US 17 / 12 mm 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needles, US 8 / 5 mm 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needles, spare US 10 / 6 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles, to be used as stitch holder. To achieve correct gauge, use larger or smaller needles if necessary.

Notions: Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, a crochet hook in size G / 4.5 mm for seaming.

GAUGE
22 sts x 14 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 17 / 12 mm needles in Stranded Herringbone Stitch, after blocking.
18.5 sts x 26.5 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in 2x2 ribbing, after blocking.