Cambria Washington: Knitware and Patterns
Bella's New Moon Vest Charts
Basic recipe and charts by Cambria Washington
Note
This is a set of charts and a basic recipe based off of the vest Bella Swan wore in New Moon. It is designed to be used with an existing fingering weight vest pattern. The number of stitches used from one pattern repeat to the next varies on some of the charts (as was the case in the original vest). Because this is intended to be an exact replica, I have not made any adjustments to the pattern repeats. I have left that up to the individual knitter to decide whether to stay true to the original or make adjustments. The suggested vest patterns use a fauxseam, which will help to disguise any issues with where the pattern starts and stops.
Recommended patterns:
Ivy League Vest by Eunny Jang Corrie Fair Isle Vest by Knit Picks Design Team Gauge: Refer to your chosen vest pattern for gauge information.
Yarn
2-3 balls of Knit Picks Palette (100% Wool; 231 yds [211 m] per 50 gm ball) in Bittersweet Heather # 24239, plus 1 ball each in the following colors: Delta #2458o, Navy # 24001, Sky, Green Tea Heather #24258, French Lavender # 24575, and Hyacinth # 23721.
Needles
For Ivy League Vest: One 16" US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle, and one 24" US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, or size necessary to hit gauge for your chosen pattern.
For Corrie Fair Isle Vest:
One 16" and one 32" US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle, or size necessary to hit gauge for your chosen pattern.
Notions
stitch markers darning needle scrap yarn This pattern is for personal use only. Sale of this pattern, or finished items made with this pattern is prohibited by law, without prior permission from Cambria Washington. www.cambriawdesigns.com cambria@cambriawdesigns.com Copyright 2013
Cambria Washington: Knitware and Patterns
Basic instructions on how to use these charts:
Select a fingering weight vest pattern and choose the appropriate size. Work a gauge swatch to ensure that you are meeting the gauge for your chosen pattern. Using Bittersweet, cast on the appropriate number of stitches for your size on the smaller set of needles. Work [k2 p2] ribbing for 3 inches; (Adjust the number of stitches if necessary. You can increase by a few stitches and then decrease by the same number of stitches on the last round so that you will have the correct number of stitches again). Switch to larger needles and work Charts A and B (alternating between them) until vest is 2 inches shorter than the desired length (before starting bust shaping), making sure to end with chart A. Knit two plain rounds in Bittersweet Heather, then work one repeat of Chart C. Work Chart B, following the bust shaping instructions for your chosen pattern. Work Charts A and B for the remainder of the vest, following the instructions for shoulder, neck, and back shaping as given in your chosen pattern. Finish and block according to the pattern directions.
Chart A
Chart B
