Thistle on the Moor Vest by Carolyn Holbrook

Thistle on the Moor Vest

Knitting
July 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
575 - 875 yards (526 - 800 m)
6 Sizes - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52
English
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Vest Construction
A classic top-down, boxy-fit vest with an easy-to-knit lace thistle design. Short rows are used to enhance the fit of the shoulders and to provide a higher back neck. The front panel incorporates the iconic thistle, highlighting the wildflower’s beauty and a special place in our knitting adventure. The Thistle on the Moor Vest is perfect to wear in between seasons or on a visit to a Highland castle.

Sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Chest Measurement - 32, (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) in /81, (91, 102, 112, 122, 132) cm. Finished Chest Measurement - 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) in / 86, (96, 107, 117, 127, 137) cm with 2 in (5 cm) positive ease.

Yarn Sample 1 - Lichen and Lace Rustic Sport (sport weight), 215 yards/197 meters 56g skein or any similar sport weight yarn. Colorway and amount of yarn used for sample Size 2 - Sage - 615 yards/ 563 meters.

Yarn Sample 2 - Lichen and Lace Rustic Sport (sport weight), 215 yards/197 meters 56g skein or any similar sport weight yarn. Colorway and amount of yarn used for sample Size 5 - Sugar Plum - 828 yards/ 757 meters.

Yarn Requirements - Estimated amounts used - yards (meters) - 575 (615, 665, 700, 828, 875)/ 525 (563, 608, 640, 757, 800).

Needles - US 4 (3.50 mm) for the ribbing, US 6 (4.0 mm) for the body - circular needles - various cable lengths to accommodate number of stitches.

Notions - BOR Marker (Beginning of Round Marker), Stitch Markers, Removable Stitch Markers, Progress Keeper, Tapestry Needle, Stitch Holders or Waste Yarn.