Pattern description from Vogue Knitting, Winter 2007/08: “Trim but never prim, Joan Forgione’s waistcoat cardigan exudes 1940s flair. Knit in Dale of Norway’s cashmere/alpaca-infused “Harlequin,” the jacket is nipped at the waist and widely piped in a contrasting tweed at the peplum, shawl collar, cuffs and button bands.“

“Standard-fitting jacket with contrast patterned trim, small shawl collar, turnback sleeve cuffs and cut away fronts. Sized for Small, Medium, Large and shown in size Small on page 88.”

Knitted Measurements:

• Small (Medium, Large)
• Bust (closed) 35 (39, 43)“/89 (99, 109)cm
• Length 22 (23, 24)“/55.5 (58, 60.5)cm
• Upper Arm 13 (14½, 16)“/33 (37, 40.5)bm

Materials:

• 7 (8, 9) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 120yd/110m) of Dale of Norway Harlequin (wool/microfiber/alpaca/cashmere/viscose) in #1 taupe (A)
• 4 (5, 5) balls in #9 brown (B)
• One pair size 6 (4mm) needle or size to obtain gauge
• Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
• Stitch holders, safety pins
• Four ½“/13mm buttons