Pat Menchini’s latest design for men is a versatile waistcoat with classic Aran-inspired stitch textures, including diamond cables and columns of bobbles. The garment has a garter stitch shawl collar, two cable-patterned pockets, ribbed button bands, and garter stitch armhole edgings.

For her waistcoat, Pat has used King Cole’s Poplar Chunky yarn, which comes in 10 handsome, melange-effect shades and is machine-washable.