Bracken by tincanknits

Bracken

Knitting
October 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in honeycomb cable on larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
150 - 1500 yards (137 - 1372 m)
Newborn, 3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL
English
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Bracken - by Tin Can Knits



Bracken is the vest you’ve been waiting for! It combines our favourite classic cables, delicious texture, and a modern silhouette.



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Pattern Info

Sizing
#SizeInclusive

Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished chest measurement
16.5 (17.5, 19, 21.5, 23, 25, 26, 27, 27, 30.5, 33.5, 37.5, 40.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5, 57.5, 61.5) inches

Sample info: Lysa (36” bust) is wearing the M (33.5”) with 2.5” negative ease.

Yarn
150 (200, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 400, 450, 500, 650, 750, 900, 1050, 1150, 1200, 1400, 1500) yards worsted weight yarn

Sample shown in De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Sel.

Gauges
30 sts & 28 rounds per 4” in honeycomb cable on larger needles.
20 sts & 28 rounds per 4” in moss stitch on larger needles.

Suggested Needles
US #5 / 3.75mm & US #7 / 4.5mm
(or as required to meet gauge)

Notions
4-7 buttons (5/8” to 3/4” in diameter), cable needle, darning needle, stitch markers.

Helpful Tutorials
How to choose your size
How to cable
How to cable without a cable needle
All Tin Can Knits Cable Tutorials



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