VIVIEN

An exploration of negative space in design, Vivien delivers a sophisticated, modern, minimalist essential for fall. Featuring chevrons created with clever openwork and decreases, this lightweight, deep v-neck pullover is made for transitional weather and easy wear. Emily’s signature style shines through in the architectural motifs and construction. This pullover is made from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. Thoughtfully crafted and executed, Vivian is a stunning visual masterpiece for the modern knitter.

FINISHED SIZES 
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10):
37.5 (41.25, 45, 49.75, 53.5) (57.25, 61, 65.75, 69.5, 73.25)″ [95.5 (105, 114.5, 126.5, 136) (145.5, 155, 167, 176.5, 186) cm] finished circumference at chest
Suggested Ease: + 6 - 10″ [15 - 25.5] cm at chest
Sample shown is size 2, and measures 41.25″ [105 cm]; modeled with 7.25″ [18.5 cm] of positive ease.

MATERIALS 
1185 (1285, 1370, 1460, 1600) (1700, 1800, 2000, 2155, 2290) yards [1085 (1175, 1255, 1335, 1465) (1555, 1645, 1830, 1970, 2095) meters] of fingering weight yarn required.
6 (7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins Hudson +West Co. Weld (70% American Merino wool, 30% American Corriedale wool; 200 yards [183 meters] per 50 gram skein; photographed in color Mallard.

GAUGE 
26 stitches & 33 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in lace stitch patterns on Size A needle, after blocking
34 stitches & 34 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in 1x1 ribbing on Size A needle, after blocking

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
Size A (for Main Fabric)
One 40″ [100 cm] circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: US 3 / 3.25 mm

Size B (for Neckband and (optional) Tubular Cast On)
One 48″ [120 cm] circular needle, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: US 2 / 2.75 mm

NOTIONS
Stitch markers or locking stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, crochet hook for (optional) tubular cast on

DIFFICULTY 
Advanced-Intermediate: Skills required include chart reading, increasing and decreasing, seaming, and picking up stitches.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 
Tubular Cast-On (optional)

PATTERN STYLE 
Instructions for lace stitch patterns are provided in charted form only.

NOTES
This garment is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. The neckband is worked in the round from picked up stitches.

WHERE TO BUY
Vivien can be purchased directly (via Payhip) using the “Buy Pattern” button above, as well as on Ravelry, Lovecrafts, and the Hudson + West Co. website.

VIVIEN was originally published as part of Hudson + West Co.’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Collection.
Photographs by Hudson River Photographer, courtesy of Hudson + West Co. Modeled by Laura Hanley.