Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker and Backpack Project Bag
Kit
This kit includes yarn, the pattern with instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a glossary of terms and a crips schematic for blocking. The kit also includes our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site. All in a complimentary backpack project bag.
StitchSaver™ Row Checker
"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James
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Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
Pattern
Madison is a modern take on the classic tattersall patterned vest, complete with an adjustable waist band on the back. It is worked top down, with a provisional cast on joining the shoulders. The vertical tattersall stripes are added in crochet.
Yarn
Ecopuno – 72% Cotton, 17% Merino, 11% Alpaca – DK weight
Ecopuno Tweed – 61% Cotton, 15% Poly, 14% Alpaca, 10% Wool – DK Weight
Both yarns are a remarkable blend of alpaca and soft wool wrapped with micro threads of cotton. They have the elasticity and bounce of animal fibers. Yet, they’re mostly cotton – almost unbelievable. So, if in the past you have not enjoyed working with cotton, these yarns will surely change your mind.
The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.
Gauge
Ecopuno Tweed – 23 sts and 29 rows = 4"/10cm
Ecopuno – 21sts and 29 rows = 4”/10cm
Suggested Needles and Notions
- US6/4.25mm 16”/40.6cm and 24”/60cm or 36” /91cm circular needles*
- US4/3.5mm 16”/40.6cm and 24”/60cm or 36” /91cm circular needles*
- US4/3.5mm double point needles **
- G crochet hook
- Fixed and removable stitch markers
- Tapestry needle and scrap yarn
* Or size needed to obtain gauge
** Or 2 sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge
Sizes - Finished Chest Circumference
- Small – 36”/86.4 cm
- Medium – 40”/96.5cm
- Large – 43”/109.2 cm
- X-Large – 46”/116.8 cm
- XX-Large – 49”/124.5 cm
To order, return to top of this page, and select size, colorway and number of kits.
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.
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