Gan Sweater-Vest
GAN
{Irish: without}
What does it mean, when we define a thing by something it lacks?
In many languages, including Irish and Russian, the term for vest translates roughly as ‘without sleeves.’ I still remember how, as a child, this turn of phrase made me feel sorry for the humble sleeveless garment! But later I found this idea - of something being missing - quite evocative. It was as if the focus on the sleeves’ absence became almost a presence in itself.
When it comes to this vest design, the ‘without’ is not a drawback; it is an invitation. Ask yourself: What can I wear this garment with? And let the possibilities ignite your imagination.
Designed as a ‘trend-neutral’ vest, Gan is infinitely adaptable to accommodate a variety of aesthetic preferences and body proportions. The main pattern instructions will produce a classic, semi-cropped vest with a scoop neckline, standard-depth armholes, and edgings that end just beyond the shoulders. A choice of plain or eyelet ribbing is provided for the finishing. The Appendix offers additional instructions for adapting the pattern to current trends, including: a tall neckline, extra-deep armholes, tunic-length bodice, split hem, ‘winged’ armhole edgings, and more. You can make a collection of quite different-looking vests according to this one pattern!
GAN
{Irish: without}
What does it mean, when we define a thing by something it lacks?
In many languages, including Irish and Russian, the term for vest translates roughly as ‘without sleeves.’ I still remember how, as a child, this turn of phrase made me feel sorry for the humble sleeveless garment! But later I found this idea - of something being missing - quite evocative. It was as if the focus on the sleeves’ absence became almost a presence in itself.
When it comes to this vest design, the ‘without’ is not a drawback; it is an invitation. Ask yourself: What can I wear this garment with? And let the possibilities ignite your imagination.
Designed as a ‘trend-neutral’ vest, Gan is infinitely adaptable to accommodate a variety of aesthetic preferences and body proportions. The main pattern instructions will produce a classic, semi-cropped vest with a scoop neckline, standard-depth armholes, and edgings that end just beyond the shoulders. A choice of plain or eyelet ribbing is provided for the finishing. The Appendix offers additional instructions for adapting the pattern to current trends, including: a tall neckline, extra-deep armholes, tunic-length bodice, split hem, ‘winged’ armhole edgings, and more. You can make a collection of quite different-looking vests according to this one pattern!
GAN
{Irish: without}
What does it mean, when we define a thing by something it lacks?
In many languages, including Irish and Russian, the term for vest translates roughly as ‘without sleeves.’ I still remember how, as a child, this turn of phrase made me feel sorry for the humble sleeveless garment! But later I found this idea - of something being missing - quite evocative. It was as if the focus on the sleeves’ absence became almost a presence in itself.
When it comes to this vest design, the ‘without’ is not a drawback; it is an invitation. Ask yourself: What can I wear this garment with? And let the possibilities ignite your imagination.
Designed as a ‘trend-neutral’ vest, Gan is infinitely adaptable to accommodate a variety of aesthetic preferences and body proportions. The main pattern instructions will produce a classic, semi-cropped vest with a scoop neckline, standard-depth armholes, and edgings that end just beyond the shoulders. A choice of plain or eyelet ribbing is provided for the finishing. The Appendix offers additional instructions for adapting the pattern to current trends, including: a tall neckline, extra-deep armholes, tunic-length bodice, split hem, ‘winged’ armhole edgings, and more. You can make a collection of quite different-looking vests according to this one pattern!