Flagship Vest by Espace Tricot

Flagship Vest

Knitting
November 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Colourwork, after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
485 - 1600 yards (443 - 1463 m)
Finished Bust: 29 (32.75, 36.25, 40, 43.5) (47.25, 51, 54.5) (58, 62, 65.5)” / 74 (83, 93, 102, 110) (120, 130, 138) (147, 157, 166) cm.
English
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Inspired by menswear looks from brands like Ralph Lauren - which of course are inspired by traditional Fair Isle patterns in turn - the Flagship Vest knits up fast in our Bon Tricot Jolly DK. This vest is worked entirely in the round, with four steeks for the front and back neck and the armholes. If you’ve never cut your knitting before, this project offers the chance to try this liberating and exhilarating technique.

Two colourways are offered in this pattern. The brighter, primary one was the original, while the more landscape-based palette was developed by quilting artist Deborah Kemball, who is also a fabulous knitter. Charts are offered for both versions.

The sample shown is size 2, worn with 2” / 5 cm of negative ease. Wear this with anywhere from -2 to +2 inches of ease in the bust.

YARN:
Bon Tricot Jolly DK (100% wool – 87.5% BFL, 12.5% Gotland, 140 yds / 128 m per 50g)

MC: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) skeins
C1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins
C2: 1 skein
C3: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins
C4: 1 skein
C5: 1 skein

For colourways, see charts page 5.