The Bolivar Vest Kit is a beautiful project for makers who want a contemporary, wearable layering piece that works up quickly and feels genuinely special to wear.
Bolivar is a sleeveless vest designed by Francisco Knits, with a round neckline, side slits and a ribbed hem that gives the finished piece a clean, considered finish. Worked in stocking stitch using Llama Hasa, the construction is straightforward and satisfying, and the bulky baby llama means the vest grows quickly on the needles. The side slits add a modern detail that makes Bolivar easy to style over shirts, blouses and long sleeves, just as the photos show.
What's Inside the Kit
- 5 to 7 skeins of Mirasol Llama Hasa in your selected colourway (quantity depends on size)
- The Bolivar knitting pattern (printed)
- A special gift, packed with care
Not included:
- 6mm (US 10) needles
- Ball winding service. You can purchase that separately here!
Designed for Makers Like You
Bolivar is a fun project for beginner knitters who are ready to cast on their first garment. The stocking stitch construction is approachable from the first row, and the bulky weight means visible, satisfying progress throughout. The side slits and ribbed hem give the finished vest a polished look without adding any complexity to the knitting.
It is especially suited to makers who love:
- Knitted vest patterns with a relaxed, contemporary silhouette
- Beginner garment projects that work up quickly
- Layering pieces that work across seasons and outfits
- Projects in a premium natural fibre that feels special to knit
- Handmade wardrobe additions with a modern, versatile finish
Spun with Purpose
Llama Hasa is 100% baby llama, sourced from Bolivia and spun by Mirasol. Baby llama is one of the softer natural fibres available. It is pillow-soft, gently lofty and warm without the heaviness of wool. In a bulky weight, it produces a fabric that is substantial, warm and beautifully textured, with the natural depth that only an undyed or naturally coloured fibre can achieve.
A portion of every purchase supports the Mirasol School in Peru, providing education and opportunities to the children of alpaca ranchers and textile workers in the Andes.
This yarn is:
- 100% baby llama
- sourced from Bolivia
- spun by Mirasol
- pillow-soft and gently lofty
- warm without heaviness
- part of the Mirasol community support programme
Made to Be Made
The Bolivar Vest Kit is a beautiful choice for:
- Beginner knitters looking for a knitted vest pattern with an achievable, wearable result
- Makers who want a quick first garment project in a premium natural fibre
- Layering pieces for cooler weather that work over shirts and blouses
- Projects that let the warmth and texture of baby llama take centre stage
- Handmade wardrobe additions that feel contemporary and easy to reach for
If you have been looking for a knitted vest pattern that is approachable to make and genuinely wearable once finished, the Bolivar Vest Kit is a beautiful one to cast on.
Your Next Mindful Make
Bolivar is the kind of project that moves along at a rewarding pace. The stocking stitch body is steady and calming to work, and the bulky Llama Hasa means you can see the vest taking shape from the very first rows. The side slits and ribbed hem give the finishing stages a satisfying sense of completion.
It is a perfect choice for makers who want a first garment that feels considered and wearable: straightforward to knit and a vest you will actually wear.
Bolivar Vest Kit | Knitted Vest Pattern in Baby Llama
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Sizes
- Small = To fit bust: 81–86 cm (32–34 in)
- Medium = To fit bust: 91–97 cm (36–38 in)
- Large = To fit bust: 102–107 cm (40–42 in)
- XL = To fit bust: 112–117 cm (44–46 in)
- 2XL = To fit bust: 122–127 cm (48–50 in)
- 3XL = To fit bust: 132–137 cm (52–54 in)
Finished measurements:- Small = 95 cm (37½ in); Full length, at back: 70 cm (27½ in)
- Medium = 106 cm (41¾ in); Full length, at back: 72 cm (28½ in)
- Large = 120 cm (47¼ in); Full length, at back: 74 cm (29 in)
- XL = 131 cm (51½ in); Full length, at back: 76 cm (30 in)
- 2XL = 145 cm (57 in); Full length, at back: 78 cm (30¾ in)
- 3XL = 156 cm (61½ in); Full length, at back: 80 cm (31½ in)
The yarn included in your selected kit will be based on the selected size. Please check your size carefully before purchase.
Yarn quantities in each kit are based on the designer’s recommendations. Please note that individual knitting styles (e.g., tension, modifications, etc.) can affect yardage. If in doubt or if you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up in yarn to avoid running short.
