What you'll need
| Size: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claudia Hand Painted Yarns Drama - Graphite
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3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Product Description
Perfect for Saturday, whether you are running errands, browsing flea markers, or just out and about. This double breasted vest has placed cables on the front and back, and worked in a linen yarn that just gets better each time it's washed.
Worked in one piece from the bottom up and divided at the armholes, the shoulders are joined using Three-Needle Bind-Off.
A crisp linen yarn, such as Quince & Company Sparrow, Fibra Natura Flax, or Prism Yarns Euroflax Linen Sport Weight are ideal. You'll need 772 (823, 872, 923, 975, 1023) yds / 706 (752, 797, 844, 891, 935) m of yarn
Saturday Vest by Therese Chynoweth
What Is Being Made
The Saturday Vest is a standard-fitting wrap-front sleeveless waistcoat designed for intermediate knitters. This versatile layering piece features a sophisticated construction with a wrap-front closure and is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL. The finished bust measurement spans from 33½ inches (XS) to 47½ inches (2XL), with corresponding length adjustments from 22 inches to 25 inches, making it adaptable for various body types and proportions.
Design Details and Construction
The vest showcases mirrored cable patterns combined with seed rib stitch for textural interest and visual balance. The wrap-front design creates an elegant, adjustable fit that flatters multiple silhouettes. The pattern is written for the smallest size (XS) with larger sizes indicated in parentheses throughout the instructions, allowing knitters to easily scale the project to their desired finished measurements.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level project employs several key knitting techniques:
- Seed rib stitch: A textured stitch pattern that combines knit and purl stitches in an alternating pattern, creating a subtle, reversible texture
- Mirrored cables: Symmetrical cable patterns that create visual interest and require cable needle manipulation for crossing stitches
- Circular knitting: The vest is constructed using circular needles, allowing for seamless or minimal-seam construction
- Gauge-dependent shaping: Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and fit
Yarn and Materials
The Saturday Vest is designed for sport weight yarn (Fine #2), requiring between 772 and 1,023 yards depending on size. The pattern is shown in Claudia Hand Painted Yarns Drama, a 100% linen yarn that provides breathability and drape—ideal for a layering vest. This yarn comes in 270-yard hanks, requiring 3 to 4 hanks depending on the chosen size.
Needles and Notions
The project requires the following tools and supplies:
- Circular needles: US 3 [3.25 mm] in both 16-inch and 24-inch lengths for different sections of the garment
- Double-pointed needles: A set of 4 or 5 US 3 [3.25 mm] needles for smaller circumference sections
- Stitch markers: Essential for tracking pattern repeats and shaping increases or decreases
- Additional notions: The pattern calls for standard finishing supplies (specific details partially noted in the instructions)
Sizing and Fit
The pattern recommends selecting a size with a finished bust measurement 1 to 2 inches larger than your actual bust measurement for comfortable layering and wrap-front closure. The vest is shown in size Medium in the pattern photography, providing a clear reference for the intended fit and drape of the finished garment.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You'll also need one 16 mm button for the underside. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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