Crosses and Dashes is an Aran weight vest worked in two colours – choose bright and bold colours for a funky look or more muted shades for something more traditional. Alternatively, it can be knitted in one colour!
A simple street-style design featuring Cable and Garter stitches pattern, a round shaped neckline and dropped shoulders.
So, if you are looking for a simple but interesting knitting pattern, then this pattern is the perfect way to add a warm and stylish vest to your wardrobe. Style this vest with a t-shirt and your jeans or skirt, or simply over a dress.
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• 8 x 50g balls (600m or 656yds) using Drops Nepal Colour: 3112(Pink shade), or alternatively use any arran weight.
• 2 x 50g balls (150m or 164yds) using Drops Nepal Colour: 8038(Green shade), or alternatively use any arran weight.
NB If you substitute another yarn, please check tension and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 4.50mm x 80cm (US 7).
• 1 Circular needle 4.50mm x 60cm (US 7)
• 1 Stitch marker.
• 1 Stitch holder.
• 1 Tapestry needle.
NB Needle size is only a guide- if you get too many stitches on 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10cm, take a smaller needle size.
MEASUREMENTS
One size: M.
Finished measurements (after washing and blocking)
Length (from top of the shoulders) - 52cm (201⁄2 ins).
Flat width (just below armhole) - 46m (18 ins).
Total sleeve length (unrolled from top of shoulders) - 20cm (8ins). Sleeve flat width - 17cm (6 3⁄4 ins).