The Brendan Vest - Adults Knitting Pattern | PT 8681

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SKU
PT8681-P

A versatile v-neck vest for adults, worked in the round and with a simple but stylish detail to each side. 

Construction

Knit in the round from the bottom up to armholes (with a simple rib pattern at side of vest). From there, knitted flat and shoulders joined together in a 3 needle cast off/3 needle bind off. Shaping of V-Neck and armholes at the same time. Knitting up stitches around Neckline and Armholes. 

Tension

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

Suitable Yarns

Shown in Classic 8 ply. 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 each 3.25mm and 4.00mm circular needles, or size needles to give correct tension, 6 stitch-holders.

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 in the round, shaping for neckline and armholes, picking up stitches for neckband and armholes. Three needle cast-off for shoulders. 

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
To fit chest size cm 80-90 90-100 100-110 110-120 120-130 130-140 140-150 150-160
Finished chest size cm 95 105 115 125 135 145 155 165
Body length cm 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Qty x 200g balls Classic 8 ply or equivalent 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4

Shown in Classic 8 ply Caramel and Sweet Pea, Luxury 8 ply in Navy Blue, and Rustic Tweed 8 ply in Driftwood (sized up to for oversize fit). 

 

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