PT 8665 Diamond Vest - Knitting Pattern
A stunning knit vest in 8 ply, with a cabled diamond texture detail wrapping around the crew neck to create a wardrobe staple you'll love.
Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, seamed, then picking up stitches to knit neckband and armbands in the round. Diamond pattern is created with cables.
Tension
25 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Diamond Pattern using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
Shown in Whisper 8 ply. This pattern is suitable for any of our 8 ply wool yarns like Luxury 8 ply or Classic 8 ply. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles and a 3.25mm circular needle for neckband, or size needles to give correct tension, 2 stitch-holders, cable needle.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
4 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Shaping while keeping pattern correct. Knitting up stitches around neck and armholes. Diamond pattern includes cables: C2F and C2B.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
To fit chest |
cm | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
Finished chest size | cm | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 |
Body length |
cm | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
Yarn requirements | x 200g balls Whisper 8 ply | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Shown in Whisper 8 ply Nutshell