How about turning your knitting on its side?

Designer Knitting Pattern
Our new Zack vest pattern is knit sideways. This elegant design is knit in one piece with small seams at the shoulders. While it is sophisticated it is also easier than it looks. This unique pattern double strands Zauberball Crazy lace weight variegated yarn to create a beautiful blending of color. And Trekking Sport in a solid color joins in to create a vest so classy you’ll never want to cover it with a sport coat. Since both yarns are a matching blend of superwash wool and nylon you’ll have a timeless creation with lasting durability.

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- James

Knitting Help
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Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarns.

Schoppel’s Zauberball Crazy, 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon

Zauberball has been kicked up a notch, as two strands of the main ply have been dyed individually and then twisted together for a crazy combination The end result is a self-striping multi-colored pattern, with a bold variegated design.

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Admiral by Schoppel, 75% Virgin Wool, 25% Biodegradable Nylon, 459 yarns/419.7 meters, per l00 gram skein.

This resilient, long-lasting yarn produces crisp stitch definition. Hand wash cold, dry flat.

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Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL): 
Zauberball Crazy = 4(5, 5, 6)
Trekking Sport = 2 (3, 3, 3)

Gauge: 26.5 sts and 34.5 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US4/3.5mm* 16”/40cm circular needle
• US4/3.5mm* 32”/80cm circular needle
• US4/3.5mm* 60”/150cm circular needle
• US2/2.75mm** 16”/40cm circular needle
• 6 buttons
• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

* or size needed to obtain gauge 
** or two sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

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A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
Here is a fashionable design knit in one piece with cable bands that run from the back hem over the shoulder and down to the front hem. This pattern combines short row shaping, intarsia and stockinette to create a nicely tailored piece that will look great with jeans, a dressy skirt or under a sports coat.

This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

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

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.

Yarn
This pattern was designed for: Zitron’s Kimono, 54% Merino New Wool, 46% Mulberry Silk

Three strands of mulberry silk wrapped merino are plied together to create Zitron Kimono. This unique combination of silk and wool produces gorgeous tone on tone coloration while the blending of fibers provides amazing texture and drape.

Yardage
S (M, L, XL) = 1,640 (1,968, 1,968, 1,968)

Gauge
25 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Needles

• US4/3.5mm 16”/40cm circular
• US3/3.25mm 16”/40cm circular

Sizes

• Small – Finished Chest 39"/99cm
• Medium – Finished Chest 41"/104.25cm
• Large – Finished Chest 44.75"/113.75cm
• X-Large – Finished Chest 48"/122cm

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A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

Designer Knitting Pattern
This design will surprise you for two reasons. It may look complicated, but you’ll discover it’s rather simple. The mosaic knitting technique is the most delightful way to do color work. You knit each row with only one color at a time incorporating slip stitches and eliminating half of the floats on the back side of your fabric. The second surprise is the yarn. Ecopuno looks, feels and behaves like the beautiful blend of alpaca and merino that it is, but it’s 72% cotton. So, be prepared to be surprised as you work this project and delighted when you finish it.

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.

Yarn
Ecopuno, 72% Cotton, 17% Merino, 11 % Alpaca, DK weight

Dry clean or hand wash and lay flat to dry.

Balls Needed for Audrey Vest:
S (M, L, XL, XXL) = Light Color: 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) Balls, Dark Color: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) Balls

Gauge: 26sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm, in pattern on larger needle

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US6/4mm 16”/40.6cm and 24”/60cm or 36” /91cm circular *
• US6/4mm double point needles
• Fixed and removable Stitch markers
• Scrap yarn for holding stitches
• Tapestry needle

Sizes
Small – Finished Chest 36”/91.4cm
Medium – Finished Chest 40"/101.6cm
Large – Finished Chest 44"/111.8cm
X-Large – Finished Chest 48"/121.9cm
XX-Large – Finished Chest 52”/132cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable. 

Here’s the perfect multi-season layering garment. It can complement numerous items in your wardrobe, from your favorite everyday jeans to that nice suit you wear to the office. 

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Designer Knitting Pattern
Here’s the perfect multi-season layering garment. It can complement numerous items in your wardrobe, from your favorite everyday jeans to that nice suit you wear to the office. The light-weight Puno Due yarn is an irresistible blend of the softest baby alpaca for a gentle glow and the finest cotton for strength and durability. Worked from the bottom up, the splits at the hip create a comfy fit. While the cabled ribbing, worked without a cable needle, provides the kind of detailing that is fun to knit and a sophisticated finish for your handcrafted creation.

This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

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

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.

Yarn
Trendsetter’s Puno Due – 63% Cotton, 37% Baby Alpaca – DK Weight, 50 grams, 235 yards/214.9 meters

This light-weight DK, feels like soft and gentle baby alpaca, but cotton subtly adds an almost secret level of strength and durability. The little glow of alpaca brings pleasure to the knitting as you work, and a touch of class to the look of your finished creation.

Gauge

• 24 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10cm

It is important to block your gauge swatch.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US6/4mm 20”/50.8 cm circular needles*
• US6/4mm double points
• Stitch markers in 2 colors

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size
S (M, L, XL, XXL)

Finished Chest Circumference
36.75 (41.5, 45, 49.75, 53.25)” 93.5 (105.5, 114.5, 126.5, 135.5)cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Madison is a modern take on the classic tattersall patterned vest.

Designer Knitting Pattern
Complete with an adjustable waist band on the back, Madison is worked top down, with a provisional cast on joining the shoulders. The vertical tattersall stripes are added in crochet.

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

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.

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.

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

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer vest knitting pattern allows you to enjoy knitting pinstripes without floating lots of yarn on the wrong side of your work.

Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern is worked sideways from the right front around the back to the left front. The two yarn colors are carried at the end of each row, eliminating what would seem like an endless number of floats on the wrong side. The only seams to sew are short ones at the top of the shoulders. The waist, neck, button bands and armhole trim are picked up and worked in ribbing. Create this classic Wall Street-style vest. Or be creative and change the grey stripes to a bright color that will express your own personal style.

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

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.

Yarn
Lana Grossa’s Cool Wool Lace - 100% Merino Extrafine, 440 yards/402.3 meters, 50 grams

This extra fine merino is exceptionally soft. It has a beautiful hand that results in garments that drape nicely yet maintain their structure.

Gauge
28 sts and 39 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette after blocking.

Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.

Yardage
Estimated yardage = Balls: XS (S, M, L, XL):

Color A: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3)
Color B: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3)

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US4/3.5mm* 16”/40cm circular
• US4/3.5mm* 32”/80cm (or longer) circular

* or size needed to obtain gauge

• US2/2.75mm** 16”/40cm (or longer) circular
• US2/2.75mm** 32”/80cm (or longer) circular

** or two sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge

• 7 buttons
• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle, sewing needle
• Thread matching the main color

Size

• X-Small – 33”/80 cm
• Small – 37.75”/92 cm
• Medium – 42”/103 cm
• Large – 45.5”/109 cm
• X-Large – 49.25”/121.5 cm

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Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.