The Straiken Vest stylises a functional characteristic of knitting: ‘corrugated’ rib, often found in Shetland knitwear.

The high-contrast rib structure stabilises the garment and provides extra strength. The exaggerated length forms a corset-like silhouette, producing a flattering and comfortable structure.

SIZES

Sizes: 1 (2, 3) {4, 5, 6}

To fit chest: 71–81 (85–95, 100–110) {114–124, 129–139, 143–153} cm /
28.5–32.5 (34–38, 40–44) {45.5–49.5, 51.5–55.5, 57–61} in

Designed to be worn with approximately 10–20 cm / 4–8 in positive ease.

Sample 1: shown in size 1 with 1–5 cm / 0.5–2 in negative ease. Sample 2: shown in size 4 with 42 cm / 16.5 in positive ease.

YARN

MC: J.C. Rennie & Co. Supersoft 4ply, 100% Lambswool, 246 m / 270 yds per 50g ball 3 (3, 3) {4, 4, 5} balls

CC: J.C. Rennie & Co. Unique Shetland 4ply, 100% wool, 215 m / 236 yds per 50g ball 2 (2, 2) {3, 3, 3} balls

Sample 1
MC: Ballerina
CC: Coral

Sample 2
MC: Confetti
CC: Pistachio

OR in 4ply yarn which knits to the specified gauge and has a soft handle similar to wool spun Shetland.

APPROXIMATE YARDAGE REQUIRED

MC: 526 (615, 718) {861, 960, 1082} m /
525 (672, 785) {941, 1049, 1183} yds
CC: 258 (301, 353) {426, 473, 533} m /
282 (329, 386) {466, 517, 583} yds

TECHNIQUES

Corrugated rib, knitting in the round, knitting flat, picking up stitches, mattress stitch (shoulders)