A modern, sleeveless knit featuring a playful textured pattern and clean i-cord edges. Worked seamlessly from the top down, it’s perfect for warm days or light layering, with a relaxed flattering fit and timeless style.

The 13 Dot & Dash Vest is a beautifully textured sleeveless vest, perfect for sun-drenched days and effortlessly cool summer evenings. Crafted top-down, with knit and purl stitches, the vest features an intricate pattern of lines and dots. A small amount of ease is thoughtfully incorporated at the bust, ensuring a comfortable fit, and the gentle curve of the v-neck, achieved by a varying rate of increases, adds a contemporary twist to a timeless silhouette. Seamlessly integrated, the I-cord stitches form a clean edge at the neck and armholes, adding a touch of elegance.

To begin, the Front Left is cast on at the shoulder and worked in pattern while increasing the Neckline and Armhole to the correct depth. This is repeated for the Front Right and the Back pieces are worked in the same manner.

Next, an I-cord binding is applied to the Neckline edge and Armholes. The Front and Back pieces are joined and the Body is worked in the round. The waist is shaped to create a perfect fit, although, if preferred the Body can be worked straight to the hem.

To finish, the hem is worked in 2 x 2 rib for a few rows, followed by a few rows of stocking stitch to create a feature rolled edge to mirror the I-cord bindings on the Neckline and Armhole.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Please note images show size 5 on 114 cm chest circumference.
1: to fit 70 – 75 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 80 – 85 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 90 – 95 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 100 – 105 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 110 – 115 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 120 – 125 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 130 – 135 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 140 – 145 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 150 – 155 cm (60” – 62”) chest
10: to fit 160 – 165 cm (64” – 66”) chest

Finished Measurements
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The size should be chosen based on your chest measurement. The top is designed with 5 - 10 cm/2 - 4” of positive ease. This means the garment will be approx. 5 - 10 cm/2 - 4” larger than your actual bust circumference depending on where you are within the size range. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, refer to the finished garment measurements below to choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit.

Chest Circ: 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160, 170) cm/32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64, 68)“
Finished Length: 54 (53.75, 53.5, 54.5, 55) (55, 55.25, 55.5, 55.75, 56.25) cm/21½ (21½, 21½, 21¾, 22) (22, 22, 22¼, 22¼, 22½)”

Materials
DK weight; Paintbox Cotton DK (50 g/1.76 oz, 125 m/137 yds, 100% Cotton) 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) skeins

Approx. meterage needed 540 (585, 640, 700, 750) (795, 840, 900, 945, 995) m/ 590 (640, 700, 765, 820) (870, 920, 985, 1035, 1090) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

2 x 4 mm/US 6 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 60 cm - 100 cm

3.5 mm/US 4 (or size adjusted to meet gauge) circular needles with varying cable lengths from 60 cm - 100 cm/24” - 40”

Notions
Waste yarn
2 x Stitch holder
Stitch markers, varying colours
Darning needle

Gauge After Blocking
22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm (4“) square in Stocking stitch using 4 mm/US 6 needles.

I’d love to see all your gorgeous finished 13 Dot and Dash Vest. Tag me in all your stories and posts on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear using the hashtag #13DotandDashVest.

Note: Sizes 1, 9 & 10 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.