The Flying Scotsman Vest is one of six patterns in issue six of John Arbon Textiles’ in house magazine, The Annual.

There are kits available for this pattern.

Showcasing a bold, central cable inspired by intersecting train tracks, the Flying Scotsman Vest is named after Britain’s most iconic locomotive. Knit from the top down, seed stitch side-panels echo rural scenery often glimpsed from a train window.
Finished with ribbing along the neckband and armholes and a
split hem for a modern-classic look.

Worked up in Knit by Numbers DK, Yarnadelic Worsted or Appledore DK, this timeless vest adds style to any outfit and, when combined with our cosier yarns, is guaranteed to become a warming, go-to staple for your travels.

Yarn
DK
235 (265, 295, 335, 360)(400, 440, 470, 505, 555)g
Knit by Numbers (DK; 233m / 255yd per 100g)
Sample shown is size 2 in KBN129
Modelled by Sonja with 11.5cm / 4.5” ease

Appledore (DK; 250m / 273yd per 100g)
Sample shown is size 2 in Blenheim Orange
Modelled by Sophie with 14cm / 5.5” ease

Worsted
240 (270, 300, 330, 365)(400, 445, 475, 515, 565)g
Yarnadelic (Worsted; 216m / 236yd per 100g)
Sample shown is size 1 in Dark Star
Modelled by Laura with 4cm / 1.75” ease

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished Measurements
a - Chest circumference: 90.5 (100.5, 110.5, 120.5, 130.5)(140.5, 150.5, 160.5, 170.5, 180.5)cm / 35.75 (39.5, 43.5, 47.5, 51.5)(55.25, 59.25, 63.25, 67.25, 71)”
b - Upper body width: 32 (34, 36, 37, 37)(38, 39, 41, 43, 44)cm / 12.5 (13.5, 14.25, 14.5, 14.5)(15, 15.25, 16.25, 17, 17.25)”
c - Shoulder width: 8.5 (8.5, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5)(9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5)cm / 3.25 (3.25, 3.75, 3.75, 3.75)(3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.25, 4.5)”
d - Neck width: 15 (17, 17, 18, 18)(19, 19, 20, 21, 21)cm / 6 (6.75, 6.75, 7, 7)(7.5, 7.5, 7.75, 8.25, 8.25)”
e - Armhole depth: 16.5 (17.5, 18, 19, 19.5)(21, 23, 23, 24, 26)cm / 6.5 (7, 7, 7.5, 7.75)(8.25, 9, 9, 9.5, 10.25)”
f - Front body length from underarm through hem: 29cm / 11.5”
g - Back body length from underarm through hem: 32cm / 12.5”
Finished measurements for b, c and d exclude trim.

This vest is recommended to be worn with 4-16cm (1.5-6”) of positive ease, depending on your preference.

Gauge
Measured over Stocking Stitch and Seed Stitch using larger needles, after blocking: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10cm / 4” square

Measured over Chart using larger needles, after blocking: 22 sts = 8cm / 3”

Needles
4mm (UK 8 / US 6) circular knitting needles (80cm / 32”) for body
3.5mm (UK 9-10 / US 4) circular knitting needles (80cm / 32” for body; 30-40cm / 12-16” for armhole and neckband) for ribbing

Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.

Pattern Notes
Worked top-down, initially back and forth flat before being joined in the round, and ending with a split ‘high-low’ hem. Body length may be adjusted; any adjustments will affect amount of yarn needed.

The Annual (issue six)
This pattern is currently only available in print or digital. Pick up a print copy of our Annual here.