“THIS WAISTCOAT is a garment that can be worn either open or closed with a brooch of your choice,” explains Viveka Velupillai. “The body is knitted in garter stitch, with the conventional ‘wrong side’ facing out so that the stripes blend into each other. The border is knitted in what I am calling a ‘latticed slip garter’ stitch. The effect reminds me of my various cultures as a mixed heritage Swedish/Sri Lankan living in Shetland: the lattice pattern gives a nod to traditional South Asian stone lattice ornamentation, while the slip stitch colour alternations has a Fair Isle as well as a Bohus feel to it, without actually being stranded knitting.”

SIZING AND TENSION/GAUGE
Gauge information above is given for the first size (UK 6-8) with a bust measurement of 92.5 cm (36.5 inches). Larger sizes are achieved by knitting to different tensions as shown on the chart to the left under photos.

Calls for Uradale Yarns Jumper Weight colourways:
A Moss Heath; 4 x 25g balls
B Meadowsweet Heath; 2 x 25g balls
C Shoormal; 2 x 25g balls
D Aetmeal; 1 x 25g ball
E Roanberry Heath; 1 x 25g ball
F Sea Pink Heath; 1 x 25g ball
Larger sizes will require more yarn

Kit is available from Uradale Yarns for 45.00 GBP