Open Shawl Collar Vest - Knitting Pattern | PT 8342

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SKU
PT8342-P

An open-front vest with a relaxed shawl collar, comfortable and versatile for all year round. 

Construction

Knit in pieces from the bottom up, then seamed. Stitches are picked up to knit armhole bands in the round. Stitches are picked up to knit collar and front bands, with wrap & turn for shaping.

Tension

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.

Suitable Yarns

Green sample shown in Rustic Tweed 8 ply Evergreen. This pattern is written for any of our 8 ply wool yarns like Luxury 8 ply or Whisper 8 ply.  (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).

Accessories

1 pair of 4.00mm knitting needles and a 4.00mm long circular needle or size needles to give correct tension.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

 2 - straightforward 2 - straightforward2 - straightforward 3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings

Techniques you'll be employing

Working flat, in the round, shaping for neckline and armholes, picking up stitches for neckband and armholes. Wrap & turn.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
To fit chest size cm 85-90 95-100 105-110 115-120
Finished chest size cm 95 105 115 125
Body length cm 58 59 60 61
Qty x 200g balls Classic, Luxury, Rustic Tweed 8 ply or equivalent 3 3 3 4

Shown in Rustic Tweed 8 ply in Evergreen, and Harvest 8 ply (discontinued). 

 

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