Polina Vest KAL
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Pattern Notes:
The vest is knit from the bottom up with a slight A-Line shape. When choosing your size pay attention to the schematic and review the width around the waistline and the bust circumference.
The pattern is written for seven sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) with a finished bust circumference of ca. 78 (91, 104, 117) (130, 143, 156) cm //?
31.25 (36.5, 41.5, 46.75) (52, 57.25, 62.5) in incl. 10-20 cm (4-8 in) of the recommended positive ease.
The sample is shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5’ 3”) tall model with 84 cm (33 in) bust measurement. For more of the finished garment measurements, please refer to the schematic.
Yarn
MC: ca. 145 (170, 195, 225) (255, 290, 325) g?
or 2 (2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4) skeins?of Organic Sock from Studio Solas, 100% organic merino, with 240 m (263 yds) in 100 g, ?shown in colourway Barn;
or ca. 348 (408, 468, 540) (612, 696, 780) m //? 381 (446, 512, 591) (670, 761, 853) yds? of any other DK/light worsted weight yarn ?to match the gauge. The MC yardage estimation includes 10% extra.
CC: ca. 70 (80, 90, 105) (115, 125, 140) g or 1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) skein(s) of the same yarn, ? shown in colourway Old Pink;
or ca. 168 (192, 216, 252) (276, 300, 336) m //? 184 (210, 236, 276) (302, 328, 368) yds ? of any other DK/light worsted weight yarn.
Needles and notions
- 4.0 mm (US 6) and
- 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles;
- spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold;
- a few stitch markers, at least two of which are removable;
- a tapestry needle or a crochet hook?to weave in the ends.
Gauge
- 20 sts & 24 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles measured over st st and stranded colourwork worked in the round after blocking;
- 21 sts & 32 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over 1x1 ribbing worked in the round ?after blocking (stretched, like on the hem).
About Polina
After a lifetime of hardship, Polina transformed her modest home into a living canvas—every wall, every ceiling covered in enamel paint. Fantastic birds, wild flowers, Christian iconography, and dreamlike scenes poured from her imagination onto the plaster, blending memory, myth, and the everyday.
Through Teti's design we draw on the spirit of fearless creativity. Be sure to take a look at the projects page on Ravelry to see some inspiring adaptations of the pattern. Then embrace the freedom to interpret it as your own through color and yarn choices.
We’ll knit together, share progress, and celebrate the power of creativity to transform even the most ordinary spaces into something luminous.
Sadly much of Polina Raiko's home was destroyed by flood. You see photos and learn more through the following resources.
- Spaces
- DestiNations
- 2003 walk-through of the home with Polina herself
And be sure to check more of Teti Lusak's beautiful designs.
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