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Product Description
Mae West from the Vivacious Vest Collection by Annabelle Drumm.
A very close-fitting sleeveless vest/slipover knitted in two tone pin stripes from the bottom up with shaped faux bustier, neck and armhole binding. Stitches are knit, purl, rib and slip stitch. Basic chart reading, colour work and a small amount of sewing is required.
This vest is very flattering creating a two-tone optical illusion. The effect accentuates your curves and pinches the waist in a traditional hourglass silhouette. Looks great on all body shapes where the waist is smaller than the hips. Dress it up with a floaty, voluminous print blouse, wear it to work with a business shirt and wide leg linen trousers. Create a folk style with a peasant blouse or go informal with a slim fit long sleeved top when you’re feeling saucy. “Come up and see me sometime.” as Mae West would say.
There are extensive fitting notes included in this pattern if you like a custom fit.
Mae West Intarsia Knitting Pattern by Annabelle Drumm
What Is Being Made
The Mae West is a close-fitting sleeveless vest or slipover from the Vivacious Vests Collection, designed by Annabelle Drumm. This knitted garment features a sophisticated two-tone pin stripe colorwork pattern that creates an optical illusion effect. The design includes a shaped faux bustier detail, custom neck binding, and armhole binding. The intarsia technique and strategic stripe placement work together to accentuate curves and create a traditional hourglass silhouette, making it flattering across all body shapes where the waist is smaller than the hips. The pattern is versatile enough for multiple styling occasions, from professional workwear to casual and folk-inspired looks.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level pattern requires several key knitting techniques. The garment is knitted from the bottom up, allowing for easy customization and fitting adjustments. The primary technique is intarsia knitting, which involves working with two colors to create the pin stripe colorwork pattern. Chart reading skills are essential, as the pattern uses charted colorwork instructions. The pattern also incorporates basic shaping techniques to create the fitted silhouette and faux bustier detail. A small amount of finishing sewing is required to complete the garment, and extensive fitting notes are included for those seeking a custom fit.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
- Purl stitch – used in combination with knit stitches for texture and pattern definition
- Rib stitch – used for the neck and armhole bindings to create elasticity and a finished edge
- Slip stitch – employed for seamless colorwork transitions and refined finishing
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Mae West pattern is designed for 4-ply yarn weight, which provides the fine gauge necessary for the close-fitting silhouette and detailed intarsia colorwork. The two-tone pin stripe design requires yarn in two contrasting colors. Appropriate knitting needles sized for 4-ply yarn are needed to achieve the correct gauge and fabric density. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for immediate use once purchased.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns Yarns Heritage |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Annabelle Drumm |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Waste yarn for holding stitches not in use. Sewing cotton in a contrasting colour Lovecraft substitute yarns listed in the pattern with links. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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