XANDRA Hooded-vest Pattern Kit in CARPE DIEM by LANGYARNS
XANDRA is a women’s knitted hooded vest worked in CARPE DIEM by LANGYARNS , a yarn made from 70% new wool (merino extrafine – mulesing free) and 30% alpaca . As a worsted / aran “dream yarn”, CARPE DIEM offers remarkable volume and softness for its weight, balancing refined comfort with a quietly sporty ease.
The vest is worked in half brioche rib, creating a fabric that feels plush and gently elastic with a calm, structured surface. Designed with a hood and a simple button closure, XANDRA functions as a light outer layer that can be worn open or fastened at the front for added warmth and definition.
This kit includes the LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM required for your selected size and the original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 286 pattern publication featuring XANDRA.
What's included
- LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM in your selected colour and the quantity required for your chosen size
- Original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 286 pattern publication featuring XANDRA
Size & yarn quantity
| Size | Yarn quantity |
| Small - Medium | 11 balls |
| Large - X-Large | 13 balls |
Sizing guide
The kit options group sizes according to the yarn quantities required. Use the LANGYARNS body measurements below as a guide and refer to the printed pattern for finished garment measurements, ease and fit.
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| EU size | 36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 |
| Bust | 84 cm | 88–92 cm | 96–100 cm | 104–110 cm |
| Waist | 66 cm | 70–74 cm | 78–82 cm | 86–92 cm |
| Hips | 90 cm | 94–98 cm | 102–106 cm | 110–116 cm |
| Back length | 41 cm | 41 cm | 41 cm | 41 cm |
| Shoulder width | 12 cm | 12–13 cm | 13 cm | 13–14 cm |
You'll also need
- Needle sizes as stated in the pattern instructions: 1 x 5.0 mm knitting needle 1 x 4.5 mm short circular needle 1 x 4.5 mm long circular needle 1 x 4.5 mm crochet hook
- 1 x 5.0 mm knitting needle
- 1 x 4.5 mm short circular needle
- 1 x 4.5 mm long circular needle
- 1 x 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Button (as specified in the pattern)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
Needles and notions are sold separately. Please refer to the printed pattern for full requirements and tension information.
About LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM
This extraordinary bulky yarn combines the luxury of alpaca with extrafine merino to create something truly special.
| Composition | 70% New Wool Extrafine Merino, 30% Alpaca |
| Yarn weight | Worsted / Aran |
| Care | Machine wash up to 30˚C - wool detergent - no softener. |
Pattern originally published in LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 286.
