North End by Åsa Buchta

North End

Knitting
February 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
648 - 1728 yards (593 - 1580 m)
Chest: (34¾, 38¾, 42¾) [46¾, 50¾, 54¾, 58¾] {62¾, 66¾, 70¾}" / (88, 98.5, 108.5) [118.5, 129, 139, 149] {159.5, 169.5, 179.5} cm
English
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Timeless tweed meets rich allover texture in the North End vest. With classic ribbed trims and a crew neckline, this vest is easy to style for outfits from weekend to workwear. Worked in the round from the bottom up, the North End vest is an approachable project with an easy to knit stitch pattern that works up beautifully.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: (34¾, 38¾, 42¾) 46¾, 50¾, 54¾, 58¾ {62¾, 66¾, 70¾}“ / (88, 98.5, 108.5) 118.5, 129, 139, 149 {159.5, 169.5, 179.5} cm
Length: (22, 22, 23) 23½, 24, 24½, 25 {25½, 26, 26½}” / (56, 56, 58.5) 59.5, 61, 62, 63.5 {65, 66, 67.5} cm for women, (24, 24, 25) 25½, 26, 26½, 27 {27½, 28, 28½}“ / (61, 61, 63.5) 65, 66, 67.5, 68.5 {70, 71, 72.5} cm for men.
Shown in sizes 3 (42½” / 108 cm) womens and 4 (46½“ / 118 cm) mens. Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” / 10–20 cm positive ease.
Note: Sizing is unisex, with any changes for men’s / women’s sizing noted in the instructions.

YARN
BERROCO REMIX WOOL (100 g): #12302 Sand, (3, 4, 4) 4, 5, 5, 6 {6, 6, 7} balls for women’s sizing (shorter length), (4, 4, 4) 5, 5, 6, 6 {7, 7, 8} balls for men’s sizing (longer length)

NEEDLES
32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, waste yarn to hold sts, tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern St on larger needles
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.