Bobble Tree Waistcoat by Sian Brown Knitwear Design

Bobble Tree Waistcoat

Knitting
February 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Main body pattern using larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
952 - 1309 yards (871 - 1197 m)
82-87 (92-97, 102-107, 112-117) cm / 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46)"
English

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This attractive waistcoat in DK yarn has a bobble tree growing up each side of the front and three growing up the back, all set on a reverse stocking stitch background. There are cap sleeves, so that the waistcoat can also be worn as a smart little jacket.

To Fit Bust:

82-87 (92-97, 102-107, 112-117) cm / 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46)“

Garment Measurements:

Bust: 94 (105, 116, 127) cm / 37 (41 1/4, 45 3/4, 50)”

Back Length: 55 (57, 59, 61) cm / 21 3/4 (22 1/2, 23 1/4, 24)“

Yarn:

Blacker Swan (DK; 100% Falkland Islands Merino Wool; 110 m / 119 yds per 50g)
Balsam Bog (olive); 8 (9, 10, 11) balls

Gauge:

22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” square over stocking stitch using the larger needles

Needles:

3.25 mm (US 3) - straight knitting needles
4 mm (US 6) - straight knitting needles

Notions:

cable needle, darning needle, one button

Notes:

This garment is knitted flat and then seamed.

Level of difficulty:

Intermediate