Knit your Riggies Vest with authentic Shetland wool—the genuine article!
I have created kits in eight colorways from Jamieson's of Shetland DK yarn including the shade Titanic, used for the sample (in image). Wonderful woolly coziness awaits!
- Each kit comes with a Custom Tote bag designed by my daughter Maya Calypso Durham.
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Please note that the pattern NOT part of this kit.
- Find Riggies Vest pattern here.
- Pattern info (gauge/yardage) has been provided below so you can get swatching!
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Kits are divided into separate sizes as different numbers of balls are needed for each (see pattern info below).
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Don't see your preferred size and shade? Get in touch as I may be able to move some inventory around to accommodate! You can email me at gudruncjohnston@gmail.com
PATTERN INO
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
35 (40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 64)" / 89 (101.5, 114.5, 127, 140, 152.5, 162.5) cm circumference at chest
Intended to be worn with 3-6 ½ inches / 7.5-16.5 cm of positive ease with less positive ease suggested for larger sizes. The shape and construction of this vest creates more of a poncho-style slipover with deep armholes and shaped shoulders.
Shown in size 2 with 3 ½” / 8.75 cm of positive ease at chest.
MATERIALS
Yarn: DK weight yarn in the approx. amount: 700 (800, 930, 1055, 1180, 1290, 1400, 1520) yds / 640 (732, 850, 965, 1080, 1180, 1280, 1390) m
Shown in: Jamieson’s of Shetland Double Knitting (100% Shetland wool, 82 yds / 75 m per 25g) in shade Titanic
9 (10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19) balls
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32" / 60 cm and 40" / 100 cm length (ribbing needle)
US 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm length (main needle)
Finishing (for Three Needle Bind Off): 1 spare US 7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 32" / 60 cm length for TNBO at center front and back, 1 spare US 8 / 5mm circular needle, 32" / 80 cm length for TNBO at shoulders and 1 US 9 / 5.5mm circular needle any length for TNBO at shoulders.
Notions: Stitch marker, waste yarn, tapestry needle
GAUGE
17 sts & 33 rows = 4" / 10 cm over Garter Stitch worked flat using main needle, after blocking
19 sts & 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm over Garter Rib worked flat using ribbing needle, after blocking
