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Weekend Alpaca Cloud Vest

A cloud-soft vest knit in triple strands of alpaca and mohair for impressive loft with minimal effort. Simple stockinette and large needles make it a fast, relaxing weekend project.

beginnerViking Alpaca Bris (70% alpaca, 23% polyamide, 7% wool), Viking 10 mm / 9 mm

Gauge
10 sts in stockinette stitch with three strands on needles 10 mm (US 15) = 10 cm / 4 in

About this project

A soft, airy vest that marries Viking Alpaca Bris and Kid-Silk mohair, knit triple-stranded for a sumptuous, cloud-like fabric. Worked in simple stockinette on large circular needles, it offers relaxed shaping and inclusive sizing from XS to 3XL—perfect for effortless weekend layers.

Difficultybeginner
Yarn weightViking Alpaca Bris (70% alpaca, 23% polyamide, 7% wool), Viking
Needles10 mm / 9 mm
SizesXS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
YardageSee materials
Techniquesstockinette stitch

Materials at a glance

Viking Alpaca Bris (70% alpaca, 23% polyamide, 7% wool), Viking Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk). Knit with three strands.