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Arthur
This design is part of the Little Grey Cells Vol. 1 collection, which is inspired by the characters and settings in the works of Agatha Christie.
It is available both as an individual pattern and as part of this eBook.
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Captain Arthur Hastings is Poirot’s loyal friend and accompanies him on many of his cases. He has a “genius for stating the obvious,” and his scrupulous and romantic nature make him a very likeable character. Since he represents the quintessential British gentleman, a genteel colorwork vest seemed like the perfect attire to outfit him for his sleuthing expeditions across the British countryside.
This straightforward yet sophisticated-looking colorwork vest features the all-over classic stranded colorwork pattern on the body only, eliminating the need for steeking.
CONSTRUCTION:
This garment is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, featuring a simple colorwork pattern all over the body (only two colors are worked at a time). The vest is worked in the round to the underarms, then the front and the back are worked flat separately. The shoulders are joined using a three-needle-bind off, then stitches are picked up at the neckline and armholes to work a ribbed edging.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Casting on, knitting, purling, decreasing, knitting in the round, working a stranded colorwork pattern in the round following a chart, working a three-needle bind off, picking up stitches, binding off.
SIZES:
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3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo // 2yo, 4yo, 6yo, 8yo, 10yo)
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To fit chest: 16 (17, 18, 19 // 21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28) inches or 40.5 (43, 45.5, 48.5 // 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71) cm
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Garment chest circumference: 18.75 (19.75, 20.75, 22 // 24, 26, 27.25, 29.25, 30.25) inches or 47.5 (50, 52.5, 56 // 61, 66, 69, 74.5, 77) cm
In general it’s best to go by the recipient’s actual chest measurement when selecting the appropriate size instead of the age label. You can also choose a size according to how much ease you’d like the garment to have
YARN REQUIREMENTS:
- Main Color: Approximately 140 (160, 180, 200 // 225, 250, 275, 300, 325) yds or 128 (146, 165, 183 // 206, 229, 251, 274, 297) m of sport weight yarn
- Contrasting Color 1: Approximately 50 (55, 60, 65 // 70, 80, 90, 100, 110) yds or 46 (50, 55, 59 // 64, 73, 82, 91, 100) m of sport weight yarn
- Contrasting Color 2: Approximately 55 (60, 65, 70 // 75, 85, 95, 105, 115) yds or 50 (55, 59, 64 // 69, 78, 87, 96, 105) m of sport weight yarn
- Constrasting Color 3: Approximately 15 (18, 20, 23 // 25, 28, 30, 33, 35) yds or 14 (16, 18, 21 // 23, 26, 27, 30, 32) m of sport weight yarn
- Constrasting Color 4: Approximately 15 (18, 20, 23 // 25, 28, 30, 33, 35) yds or 14 (16, 18, 21 // 23, 26, 27, 30, 32) m of sport weight yarn
NEEDLES:
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US 5 or 3.75 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge). Length: 16 inches or 40 cm for sizes 3mo to 12mo ; 24 inches or 60 cm for sizes 18mo and up
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US 6 or 4 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match recommended colorwork pattern gauge) of the same length as above
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US 3 or 3.25 mm diameter circular needle (or 2 sizes smaller than needle used for stockinette) of the same length as above for bottom ribbing
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matching double-pointed needles for armhole and neckline ribbing
NOTIONS:
- 2 stitch markers
- tapestry needle
- 3 pieces of scrap yarn or stitch holders
GAUGE:
23 sts x 32 rounds = 4 inches or 10cm in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking using smaller circular needle
23 sts x 30 rounds = 4 inches or 10cm in main colorwork pattern in the round after blocking using larger circular needle
Please adjust needle size if needed to achieve the recommended gauge.
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- First published: September 2020
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