Noro Side Tie Ruana Vest Knitting Pattern

Noro Side Tie Ruana

What is Being Made

The Noro Side Tie Ruana is a knitted vest designed in an easy skill level. This garment is sized for Small through XX-Large, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36 to 52 inches (91.5 to 132 centimeters) and length measurements from 28 to 30.5 inches (71 to 77.5 centimeters). The ruana features a side tie closure detail, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and body types.

Techniques Used

The Noro Side Tie Ruana is constructed using several key knitting techniques that create both structure and visual interest. The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning it is knitted in flat panels rather than in the round. The construction follows a bottom-up approach, where knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the neckline. Lace patterning is incorporated throughout the design, created using yarn overs and decreases to form decorative openwork. The individual pieces are seamed together to create the finished garment, and selvage stitches are used along edges to facilitate neat and secure seaming. Additionally, an I-cord is worked using double-pointed needles to create the side tie detail that cinches the garment.

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric
• Yarn overs create new stitches and are essential to the lace pattern construction
• Decreases (including slip, slip, knit and slip, slip, purl methods) balance yarn overs and shape the lace motifs
• Slip stitches are used to move stitches between needles without working them
• I-cord is created by repeatedly knitting on double-pointed needles and sliding stitches back without turning the work, producing a tubular cord for the side tie
• Pick up and knit technique is used to add new stitches along finished edges
• Selvage stitches are worked at edges to create clean finishing for seaming

Materials

The Noro Side Tie Ruana is knitted using Noro Geshi yarn in colorway #9. The yardage requirement is 2 to 3 balls of 200-gram weight, depending on the finished size selected. Knitting is worked on US size 6 (4mm) needles, with a gauge of 21 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in the lace pattern. Double-pointed needles are also required for working the I-cord tie detail. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and proper drape of the lace fabric.