Designed to be a piece for all seasons, Boardwalk is a light and simple layering or standalone vest with just the right amount of architectural detail to delight the hands while knitting and catch the eye when wearing. Its mitered welt neck feature (which mirrors the hem and cap sleeves) is akin to the geometry of gently weathered decks, benches, and boardwalks — true and fond reminders of slow summer walk by the beach. Work this piece in Peerie for a strikingly crisp effect or in Loft for a subtler, tweedy air.

Yardage

Loft Version

• 725 (775, 825, 875) (950, 1000, 1100,1200) yards of fingering weight wool yarn

Peerie Version

• 665 (750, 785, 840) (905, 960, 1020, 1075) yards of fingering weight wool yarn

Yarn

Loft Version

• 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50 grams)
• Photographed in color Woodsmoke

Peerie Version

• 4 (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (100% American Merino Wool; 210 yards/50 grams)
• Photographed in color Henge

Gauge

• 25 stitches & 37 rows/rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle, after blocking with slight stretch
• 25 stitches & 50 rows = 4” in Welt Pattern with Size A needle, after blocking with slight stretch

Needles

• One 32” circular needle and one 24”circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

Finished Dimensions

• 30 (32¾, 34½, 36½) (38½, 41, 44¼, 48)“ [76 (83, 87.5, 92.5) (98, 104, 112.5, 122) cm] circumference at bust
• Intended Ease: +1–2” [2.5–5 cm]
• Sample shown is size 34½“ [87.5 cm] with + 2½” [5.5 cm] ease on model

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Short Rows: Wrap & Turn Method
• Joinery Bind Off

Skill Level

3 out of 5