Fitted Fairisle Waistcoat by Meg Crowther

Fitted Fairisle Waistcoat

Knitting
February 2012
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1225 - 1330 yards (1120 - 1216 m)
92 (97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122) cm / 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)”
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This traditional fitted waistcoat is designed by Meg Crowther. This simple shape is easy and attractive for casual warmth, but also sits perfectly under a work suit or jacket.

To Fit Bust:

92 (97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122) cm / 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)”

Garment Measurements:

Chest: 92 (97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122) cm / 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)”

Yarn:

Blacker Pure Jacob (4-ply; 175 m / 190 yds per 50g)
Mid (grey); 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) balls
Contrast; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls

Gauge:

25 sts x 31 rows = 10 cm / 4” worked in stocking stitch

Adjust needle size to give required tension.

Needles:

3.75 mm (US 5) - straight knitting needles

Notions:

2 stitch holders, 10 stitch markers, darning needle, five buttons

Notes:

This garment is knitted flat and seamed. It is knitted in a two colour fairisle pattern with a plain stocking stitch back.

Level of difficulty:

Intermediate