Designed for Blacker Yarns DK

Designed for Blacker Yarns DK

This classic vest has a split hem, hanging slightly longer in the back than at the front, and elegant lines of broken rib that continue up the side of the body. Knitted seamlessly from the bottom up, this pattern comes with lots of options for making it your own, including a V-neck or scoop neck version. This pattern is also available for both 4-ply and DK weight s. Please note that this vest is designed for wearing with a shirt or blouse underneath. If you wish to wear it as a top you may like to decrease the depth of the armholes, by working fewer rows before beginning the neck shaping. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Body Circumference: 84 (94, 101.5, 109, 117, 124.5, 132, 139.5) cm / 33 (37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55) inches Body Length to underarm: 30 cm / 12 inches at front, 33 cm / 13 inches at back (adjustable) Armhole depth: 18 (19, 19.5, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22.5, 23) cm / 7 (7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.25, 8.5, 8.75, 9) inches Further measurements are shown on Schematic, Page 2 Designed to be worn with 0-3 inches of positive ease based on high bust measurement Model measures 88cm / 35 inches at full bust, and is wearing the 84 cm / 33 inch size YARN Blacker Yarns Lyonesse, DK (50% Falkland Islands Wool, 50% Linen, 110 m / 119 yds per 50g ball) Shown in: Hematite; 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls DIFFICULTY Techniques include: knitting in the round, decreasing, short row shaping, picking up stitches, 3-Needle Bind Off NEEDLES AND NOTIONS 4mm (US 6, UK 8) 60 cm / 24 inch or 80 cm / 32 inch circular knitting needle for the body 4mm (US 6, UK 8) 40 cm / 16 inch circular knitting needle for working the neckband and armhole ribbing Darning needle 6 stitch markers, including two unique: one to mark beginning of round and one to mark other side Stitch holder or length of smooth scrap GAUGE / TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches measured over Stocking Stitch Always use a needle size which results in the correct gauge after blocking Abbreviations can be found on Page 9

SCHEMATIC

INSTRUCTIONS 1. BODY 1a. FRONT RIBBING Using longer circular needles, cast on 81 (91, 99, 107, 115, 121, 129, 135) sts using a Tubular Cast On, or Long Tail Cast On if preferred Work in 1 x 1 Broken Rib as follows: Row 1 (WS): sl1, [k1, p1] repeat to end Row 2 (RS): sl1, k to end Repeat these Rows until piece measures 8 cm / 3 inches from cast on edge, ending with a RS row Break and place stitches on hold 1b. BACK RIBBING Work as for Front Ribbing until piece measures 10 cm / 4 inches from cast on edge, ending with a RS row Break 1c. MAIN BODY SET-UP Note: in the following steps, the front and back pieces are joined. Two unique markers are placed to mark beginning of the round and other side With RS of Back Ribbing facing, cast on 1 st using the Backwards Loop Cast On, PUM2 (side marker) Transfer held sts from Front Ribbing on to left needle with RS facing, k1 [p1, k1] repeat to end, PUM1 to indicate beginning of round, cast on 1 st using the Backwards Loop Cast On 164 (184, 200, 216, 232, 244, 260, 272) sts Note: now front and back are joined, pattern continues in the round 1d. MAIN BODY Note: In this set-up round, markers are placed to separate side ribbing from the main body, with 9 (13, 13, 17, 17, 21, 21, 25) sts of ribbing on each side. This pattern features no waist shaping, but if you wish to add some, work your decreases and increases in sts directly adjacent to ribbing markers Set-Up Round: k4 (6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12), PM, k to k5 (7, 7, 9, 9, 11, 11, 13) sts before UM2, PM, k5 (7, 7, 9, 9, 11, 11, 13), SUM2, k4 (6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12), PM, k to k4 (6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12) sts before final UM1, PM, k4 (6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12) Round 1: p1, [k1, p1] repeat to M, SM, k to M, SM, p1, [k1, p1] repeat to UM2, SUM2, [k1, p1] repeat to M, SM, k to M, SM, [p1, k1] repeat to end of round Round 2: k all sts Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until body measures 30 cm / 12 inches, or desired length, from front cast on edge Work Round 1 once more 1e. SEPARATE FRONT AND BACK k5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 12), slip UM1 and these sts just worked onto holder or scrap, k to UM2, slip last 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 12) sts worked and UM2 onto holder or scrap, k4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 11) sts then slip them onto holder or scrap, k to end of round, then slip last 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 11) sts worked to holder or scrap Break

2. SHAPE BACK 2a. BACK SHAPE ARMHOLES Note: Now back and front are worked separately back and forth in rows With RS facing, rejoin to back right-hand side ready to work a RS row Decrease Row 1 (RS): k1, ssk, k to 3 sts before end of row, k2tog, k1 (2 sts Decrease Row 2 (WS): p1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, ssp, p1 (2 sts Repeat these 2 decrease rows 1 (2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times, 8 (12, 12, 16, 20, 20, 24, 24) sts decreased, 65 (69, 75, 77, 79, 83, 87, 89) sts Now decrease every RS row as given in Decrease Row 1, purling all sts on WS, 5 (6, 8, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) times, 10 (12, 16, 16, 16, 18, 20, 20) sts decreased, 55 (57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69) sts 2b. BACK NECK measures 20.5 (22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25.5) cm / 8 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 9.75, 10) inches from sts held at underarm, ending with a WS row Short Row 1 (WS): p to last 4 sts, W&T Short Row 2 (RS): k to end Short Row 3 (WS): p to 4 sts before W&T, W&T Short Row 4 (RS): k to end Row 5: p all sts, picking up sts and purling them together with the stitch that was Break leaving a long tail, and transfer 13 (13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) sts to holder or scrap Leaving 25 (27, 29, 29, 29, 31, 31, 33) centre sts on hold, transfer 16 (16, 16, 17, 18, 18, 19, 19) sts for left shoulder back to needles and rejoin ready to work a RS row Row 1 (RS): ssk, k to end (1 st Row 2 (WS): p all sts Repeat Rows 1 and 2 twice more (2 sts Short Row 1 (RS): k to last 4 sts, W&T Short Row 2 (WS): p to end Short Row 3 (RS): k to 4 sts before W&T, W&T Short Row 4 (WS): p to end Row 5: k all sts, picking up sts and knitting them together with the stitch that was Break leaving a long tail, and transfer 13 (13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) sts to holder or scrap Row 1 (RS): k14 (14, 14, 15, 16, 16, 17, 17), k2tog, slip ing sts to holder or scrap, (1 st Row 2 (WS): p all sts Row 3 (RS): k to last 2 sts, k2tog (1 st Row 4 (WS): p all sts Row 5 (RS): k to last 2 sts, k2tog (1 st

3. FRONT SCOOP NECK OPTION Note: if working V-neck version, proceed to Step 4 3a. SHAPE ARMHOLES With RS facing, return held sts at front to needles and rejoin ready to work a RS row Decrease Row 1 (RS): k1, ssk, k to 3 sts before end of row, k2tog, k1 (2 sts Decrease Row 2 (WS): p1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, ssp, p1 (2 sts Repeat these 2 decrease rows 1 (2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times, 8 (12, 12, 16, 20, 20, 24, 24) sts decreased, 65 (69, 75, 77, 79, 83, 87, 89) sts 3b. SHAPE NECK Decrease Row 1(RS): k1, ssk, k to 3 sts before end of row, k2tog, k1 (2 sts Row 2 (WS): p all sts Repeat these two rows 4 (5, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) more times, 8 (10, 14, 14, 14, 16, 18, 18) sts decreased, 55 (57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69) sts measures 7.5 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11.5, 12, 12.5) cm / 3 (3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.5, 4.75, 5) inches from sts held at underarm, ending with a WS row k22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 28) cast off next 11 (11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 13) sts, k to end 3c. SHAPE RIGHT NECK Decrease Row 1(WS): p to last 2 sts, ssp (1 st Decrease Row 2 (RS): ssk, k to end (1 st Repeat these 2 decrease rows 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times, 2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts decreased, 18 (19, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22) sts Now decrease every RS row, purling all sts on WS rows, 5 (6, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, 5 (6, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts decreased, 13(13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) sts measures 8 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 9.75, 10) inches from held sts at underarm, ending with a WS row Short Row 1 (RS): k to last 4 sts, W&T Short Row 2 (WS): p to end Short Row 3 (RS): k to 4 sts before W&T, W&T Short Row 4 (WS): p to end Row 5: k all sts, picking up sts and knitting them together with the stitch that was Break, and transfer sts to holder or scrap 8c. SHAPE LEFT NECK Return to 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 28) held sts at left side and rejoin ready work a RS row Decrease Row 1(RS): k to last 2 sts, k2tog (1 st Decrease Row 2 (WS): p2tog, p to end (1 st Repeat these 2 decrease rows 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times, 2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts decreased, 18 (19, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22) sts Now decrease every RS row, purling all sts on WS rows, 5 (6, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, 5 (6, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts decreased, 13 (13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) sts measures 20.5 (21.5, 22, 23, 23.5, 24, 25, 25.5) cm / 8 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 9.75, 10) inches from held sts at underarm, ending with a RS row

Short Row 1 (WS): p to last 4 sts, W&T Short Row 2 (RS): k to end Short Row 3 (WS): p to 4 sts before W&T, W&T Short Row 4 (RS): k to end Row 5: p all sts, picking up sts and purling them together with the stitch that was Break, and transfer sts to holder or scrap 4. FRONT V NECK OPTION 4a. SHAPE ARMHOLES With RS facing, return held sts at front to needles and rejoin ready to work a RS row Decrease Row 1 (RS): k1, ssk, k to 3 sts before end of row, k2tog, k1 (2 sts Decrease Row 2 (WS): p1, ssp, p to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1 (2 sts Repeat these 2 decrease rows 1 (2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times, 8 (12, 12, 16, 20, 20, 24, 24) sts decreased, 65 (69, 75, 77, 79, 83, 87, 89) sts 4b. V NECK SHAPING - FRONT LEFT Set-up row (RS): k1, ssk, k28 (30, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40), transfer ing sts to holder or scrap 30 (32, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42) sts Continue to decrease at armhole edge every RS row a further 4 (5, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) times, at the same time decreasing as follows on neck edge: Row 1 (WS): p all sts Row 2 (RS): decrease if required, then k to end Row 3 (WS): p all sts Row 4 (RS): decrease if required, then k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Repeat Rows 1 to 4 until armhole shaping is completed, then continue to repeat Rows 1 to 4 until 13 (13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) sts measures 20.5 (21.5, 22, 23, 23.5, 24, 25, 25.5) cm / 8 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 9.75, 10) inches from held sts at underarm, ending with a RS row Short Row 1 (WS): p to last 4 sts, W&T Short Row 2 (RS): k to end Short Row 3 (WS): p to 4 sts before W&T, W&T Short Row 4 (RS): k to end Row 5: p all sts, picking up sts and purling them together with the stitch that was Break, and transfer sts to holder or scrap 4b. V NECK SHAPING - FRONT RIGHT Set-up row (RS): return to 34 (36, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46) held sts at front right. With RS facing, leave first 3 sts on hold and join to ing sts ready to work a RS row, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Continue to decrease at armhole edge every RS row a further 4 (5, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) times, at the same time decreasing as follows on neck edge:

Row 1 (WS): p all sts Row 2 (RS): k to end, decreasing if required Row 3 (WS): p all sts Row 4 (RS): k1, ssk, then k to end, decreasing if required Repeat Rows 1 to 6 until armhole shaping is completed, then continue to repeat Rows 1 to 6 until 13 (13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) sts measures 20.5 (21.5, 22, 23, 23.5, 24, 25, 25.5) cm / 8 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 9.75, 10) inches from held sts at underarm, ending with a WS row Short Row 1 (RS): k to last 4 sts, W&T Short Row 2 (WS): p to end Short Row 3 (RS): k to 4 sts before W&T, W&T Short Row 4 (WS): p to end Row 5: k all sts, picking up sts and knitting them together with the stitch that was Break, and transfer sts to holder or scrap

5. FINISHING 5a. JOIN SHOULDERS Turn work inside out and return 13 (13, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) held sts from right front and right back to needles. Beginning at the neck edge and using long tail of from back piece, join right shoulder using Three-Needle Bind Off Repeat for left shoulder 5b. BLOCKING Weave in all ends, and gently hand wash garment and block to measurements 5c. ARMHOLE BANDS Set-Up Round: With RS facing and beginning at underarm after held sts, join and PUK sts evenly around armhole edge, taking care to pick up an odd number of sts, transfer held sts from underarm to left needle and p1, [k1, p1] repeat across these sts, PM to indicate beginning of round Round 1: [k1, p1] repeat to end of round Repeat Round 1 until band measures 2.5 cm / 1 inch wide Cast off 5d. NECKBAND SCOOP NECK VERSION Beginning at right shoulder seam, with RS facing PUK sts evenly around neck edge, taking care to pick up an odd number of sts, PM to indicate beginning of round Round 1: k1, [p1, k1] repeat to end of round Repeat Round 1 until band measures 2.5 cm / 1 inch wide Cast off 5e. NECKBAND V NECK VERSION Cast on 6 sts using the Long Tail Cast On Beginning next to held sts at point of V, PUK sts evenly around neck edge, taking care to pick up an even number of sts, end by knitting across 3 held sts Row 1 (WS): k1 [p1, k1] repeat to end Row 2 (RS): p1 [k1, p1] repeat to end Repeat rows 1 and 2 until band measures 2.5 cm / 1 inch wide Cast off Carefully sew band selvedges down to line of picked up sts at base of band using Mattress Stitch, right-hand side first, and then left-hand side overlapping at front

CARE INSTRUCTIONS Gently hand wash your finished project in lukewarm water using a liquid wool wash. Press between two towels to remove excess water; do not tumble dry. Spread flat to dry, pinning or hand pressing to correct size. ABBREVIATIONS k k2tog M m1r m1l MC p p2tog PUK PUM RS sl1 SM ssk ssp st(s) tbl UM WS W&T Knit Knit two together (decrease) Marker Make one right (increase) with the left needle, pick up the strand between the needles from back to front, knit into the front of this stitch Make on left (increase) - with the left needle, pick up the strand between the needles from front to back, knit into the back of this stitch Main colour Purl Purl two together (decrease) Pick up and knit Place unique marker Right side of work Slip 1 stitch purl-wise, with in back Slip marker Slip slip knit together (decrease): slip two stitches knit wise individually, transfer both stitches back to left needle and knit together through the back loops Slip slip purl together (decrease): slip two stitches knit wise individually, transfer both stitches back to left needle and purl together through the back loops Stitch(es) Through the back loop Unique marker Wrong side of work Wrap and turn: Slip next st to right hand needle, take to opposite side of work between needles, slip same st back to left needle and turn work

Thank you for choosing this Blacker Yarns pattern. We hope you will enjoy knitting it and wearing your finished piece. If you have any questions or feedback please do contact us at: enquiries@blackers.co.uk We always love to see what you make, so please keep in touch and share your projects with us using the hashtags #trymvest and #blackers! We have a group on Ravelry, or you can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as @blackers www.blackers.co.uk Blacker Yarns, Unit B, Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Telephone: 01566 777635 Trym Vest DK Pattern - Version 1.1 Last Revised 5.18