Beschreibung
Erikka Vest
For everyone who loves timeless vests with clean lines and versatile styling options.
The Erikka Vest is part of the Erikka Collection and is a modern sleeveless vest with a classic V-neck. It is worked seamlessly from the top down and is a perfect layering piece throughout the year – worn over a blouse or T-shirt, as an extra layer of warmth in winter, or as a lightweight vest on cooler summer days.
With the different yarn options, you can completely change the character of the vest – from soft and fluffy to a smooth fabric without a mohair halo.
Construction
The Erikka Vest is worked seamlessly from the top down in rows.
The back is worked first, with the shoulders shaped using short rows for an excellent fit. The right and left front pieces are then worked directly from the shoulders.
Once the armholes have been completed, the back and fronts are joined and the body is worked in rows to the desired length.
Finally, the front bands are added. You can choose between a classic button band or a double-face button band worked in double knitting.
The body length can easily be adjusted while knitting.
Sizes
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
Finished bust circumference:
103 / 110 / 116 / 121.5 / 128 / 134 cm
Gauge
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in), stockinette stitch, washed and blocked
13 stitches × 21 rows
using 6.5 mm (US 10½) needles
Materials
Circular needles
For example 6 mm (US 10) and 6.5 mm (US 10½) circular needles with cable lengths from 40 to 100 cm (16–40 in), depending on the size and your preferred knitting method.
Buttons
For the classic button band:
3 to 7 buttons, approximately 18–20 mm in diameter.
The longer you knit the body, the more buttons and corresponding buttonholes you will need.
Difficulty
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Some knitting experience is helpful. Short rows and picking up stitches for the button bands are explained step by step.
Pattern Features
✓ Seamlessly worked from the top down
✓ Classic V-neck
✓ Shoulders shaped with short rows
✓ Two button band options:
Classic button band or double-face button band worked in double knitting
✓ Adjustable body length
✓ Three fully calculated yarn options
✓ Additional yarn recommendations for different looks
✓ Sizes 1–6
The Erikka Vest is a versatile wardrobe staple that can be styled in many different ways. Depending on your choice of yarn, you can create an elegant, fluffy or sporty vest – perfect for every season and countless outfits.
Details
Yarn
Original yarn
DROPS Alpaca, 1 strand
approx. (120/120/170/190) (220/220) g
approx. (400/400/568/635) (735/735) m
(100% Alpaca,
approx. 167 m / 50 g)
held together with
DROPS Kid-Silk, 2 strands
approx. (92/92/128/146) (164/164) g
approx. (773/773/1,075/1,226) (1,378/1,378) m
(75% Mohair, 25% Silk,
approx. 210 m / 25 g)
Creates an exceptionally light and fluffy fabric with a soft handle and a pronounced mohair halo.
Alternative yarn option
DROPS Alpaca Bouclé, 1 strand
approx. (110/110/155/175) (200/200) g
approx. (308/308/434/490) (560/560) m
(80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Polyamide,
approx. 140 m / 50 g)
held together with
DROPS Kid-Silk, 1 strand
approx. (46/46/65/74) (83/83) g
approx. (386/386/546/622) (697/697) m
(75% Mohair, 25% Silk,
approx. 210 m / 25 g)
Button bands and ribbing:
DROPS Karisma, 1 strand
approx. (40/40/55/62) (70/70) g
approx. (80/80/110/124) (140/140) m
(100% Wool,
approx. 100 m / 50 g)
The bouclé texture gives the vest a lively surface, while the Karisma button bands provide stability and a neat finish.
Without mohair
DROPS Nepal, 1 strand
approx. (250/250/350/400) (450/450) g
approx. (375/375/525/600) (675/675) m
(65% Wool, 35% Alpaca,
approx. 75 m / 50 g)
Produces a smooth, well-defined fabric without a halo – soft, uncomplicated and stable.
Additional suitable yarns
DROPS Sky, 1 strand
approx. (100/100/150/200) (200/200) g
approx. (380/380/570/760) (760/760) m
(74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool,
approx. 190 m / 50 g)
held together with
DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk, 1 strand
approx. (75/75/100/125) (125/125) g
approx. (630/630/840/1,050) (1,050/1,050) m
(77% Alpaca, 23% Silk,
approx. 140 m / 25 g)
Exceptionally light with a delicate halo.
DROPS Soft Tweed, 1 strand
approx. (250/250/300/350) (400/400) g
approx. (650/650/780/910) (1,040/1,040) m
(50% Wool, 25% Alpaca, 25% Viscose,
approx. 130 m / 50 g)
held together with
DROPS Kid-Silk, 1 strand
approx. (75/75/100/100) (125/125) g
approx. (630/630/840/840) (1,050/1,050) m
(75% Mohair, 25% Silk,
approx. 210 m / 25 g)
A soft tweed look with a delicate mohair halo.
DROPS Soft Tweed, 1 strand
approx. (250/250/300/350) (400/400) g
approx. (650/650/780/910) (1,040/1,040) m
(50% Wool, 25% Alpaca, 25% Viscose,
approx. 130 m / 50 g)
held together with
DROPS Alpaca, 1 strand
approx. (125/125/150/175) (200/200) g
approx. (418/418/501/585) (668/668) m
(100% Alpaca,
approx. 167 m / 50 g)
A soft tweed texture with a natural feel and a subtle halo.
Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, 1 strand
approx. (250/250/300/350) (400/400) g
approx. (312/312/375/437) (500/500) m
(100% Merino Wool,
approx. 62.5 m / 50 g)
held together with
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, 1 strand
approx. (75/75/100/100) (125/125) g
approx. (675/675/900/900) (1,125/1,125) m
(70% Mohair, 30% Silk,
approx. 225 m / 25 g)
Luxuriously soft with a smooth, even fabric.
BC Garn Loch Lomond, 1 strand
approx. (250/250/300/350) (400/450) g
approx. (650/650/780/910) (1,040/1,170) m
(100% Wool, GOTS certified,
approx. 130 m / 50 g)
held together with
Kremke Silky Kid, 1 strand
approx. (75/75/100/100) (125/125) g
approx. (630/630/840/840) (1,050/1,050) m
(72% Mohair, 28% Silk,
approx. 210 m / 25 g)
A sustainable organic yarn combination with a natural look and a soft mohair halo.
FAQs
How is the Erikka Vest constructed?
The Erikka Vest is worked seamlessly from the top down in rows.
The back is worked first, with the shoulders shaped using short rows. The right and left front pieces are then worked directly from the shoulders. Below the armholes, the fronts and back are joined and worked together.
Which button band options are included?
You can choose between two versions:
- a classic button band
- a double-face button band worked in double knitting
The classic version is simpler and quicker to knit. The double-face version creates a particularly neat and stable finish.
Can I knit the Erikka Vest without mohair?
Yes. DROPS Nepal, for example, can be used as a smooth, single-strand option without any halo.
This creates a well-defined fabric with slightly more structure. The most important point is always to match the required gauge.
Which yarn options are included in the pattern?
The pattern includes three fully calculated yarn options:
- DROPS Alpaca held together with two strands of DROPS Kid-Silk
- DROPS Alpaca Bouclé held together with DROPS Kid-Silk, with DROPS Karisma used for the bands and ribbing
- DROPS Nepal worked as a single strand without mohair
Additional suitable yarn combinations are listed on the product page.
Can I adjust the length of the vest?
Yes. Since the Erikka Vest is worked from the top down, the body length can easily be adjusted while knitting.
A longer vest will require additional yarn, more buttons and more buttonholes.
How do I choose the right size?
Use the finished bust circumference of the vest and compare it with your own bust measurement.
The finished bust measurements are:
103 / 110 / 116 / 121.5 / 128 / 134 cm
Choose the size according to how much positive ease you would like.
Do I need to knit a gauge swatch?
Yes. A washed and blocked gauge swatch is especially important because the recommended yarns have very different textures.
The required gauge is:
13 stitches × 21 rows over 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch
Is the pattern suitable for beginners?
The Erikka Vest is best suited to knitters with some experience.
Short rows, picking up stitches and working the bands require a little practice, but all steps are explained clearly in the pattern.
How many buttons will I need?
For the classic button band, you will need approximately 3 to 7 buttons measuring 18–20 mm in diameter.
The longer you make the body, the more buttons and corresponding buttonholes you should plan for.
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