Layla

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Layla is a boxy, oversized cardi/vest layering piece. It’s knits seamlessly from the bottom-up with worsted-weight yarn and is a great garment to layer with! And there are 2 different versions depending on the type of yarn you want to use. Pick the “1-row stripes” option for a 2-color skinny stripe look. Or pick the “self-striping yarn” option where you work a main color along with a self-striping yarn (instead of working stripes).

The self-striping version was originally inspired by this fabulous finished project from Lonneke here. So many knitters requested that I add info to the original Layla pattern about how they can create something similar, and so the self-striping version was born. Thank you Lonneke for your original inspiration!

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished Body Circumference (with front bands overlapping):

37 (41, 45, 49, 53) (57, 61, 64, 69, 72.5)”/ 94 (104, 114, 124, 135) (145, 155, 163, 175, 184) cm

Picking Your Size: I suggest picking a size that is approx 5-10”/13-25 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit. Shown in size 3 (44.5”/113 cm), being worn with approx 11”/28 cm of positive ease at the bust, and 5”/13 cm of positive ease at the hips.

Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking

Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn – approx. yardages listed below depending on version:

1-ROW STRIPE VERSION:

  • Main color (MC): 575 (645, 710, 780, 855) (905, 985, 1040, 1130, 1185) yds / 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins, shown in Lark by Quince & Co (100% Wool; 50g = 134 yds), Gingerbread.
  • Contrasting Color (CC): 200 (230, 265, 300, 335) (360, 400, 430, 475, 505) yds / 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Lark by Quince & Co (100% Wool; 50g = 134 yds), Honey.

SELF-STRIPING VERSION:

  • Solid color (MC): 365 (395, 425, 455, 480) (510, 540, 565, 595, 620) yds / 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins, shown in Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Wool; 50g = 123 yds), Wild Thyme.
  • Self-Striping Yarn (SS): 425 (475, 520, 570, 620) (665, 715, 760, 820, 860) yds / 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins, shown in Akari by Noro (26% Silk, 21% Cotton, 15% Viscose, 14% Mohair, 12% Wool, 12% Polyamide; 200g = 528 yds), #05 Hamura.

Needles and other supplies:

  • US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Extra US 8/5 mm circ (or size used to obtain gauge), in either 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm length (for three needle bind-off).
  • For Armhole Trim: US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
  • For Front Bands: US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm or 40”/100 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
  • Stitch markers.
  • Scrap yarn or stitch holders.
  • Tapestry needle.

Looking for tips & tutorials specifically for this pattern?

Click here for the Layla Tips Page.

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