The Jorvik Vest is a unisex design that draws inspiration from the rich heritage of Jorvik, a Viking settlement known for its history and cultural significance. This vest is perfect for adding an extra layer of warmth on a chilly winter’s day. The design is heavily influenced by Aran style knitting, which is renowned for its intricate and traditional background stitches. In the Jorvik Vest pattern, these background stitches take center stage, with subtle cables used as decorative borders.

A unique aspect of this design is how it brings what are often background elements into the foreground. This artistic approach results in a pattern that is ideal for showcasing a stand-out yarn, making it truly one-of-a-kind. The Jorvik Vest is crafted from the bottom up in a single piece, and separated at the underarm to work the fronts and backs separately. The button band and sleeve bands are cleverly integrated and worked along with the main piece, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing garment.

Sizes
XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X)

Sample shown in Size L, 118 cm / 46½“ Finished Circumference at
widest point of torso

To fit 71 (81.5, 91.5) (101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) cm / 28 (32, 36) (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)“ bust with 10 cm / 4” ease

Modelled with 14 cm / 5½“ ease on model A, and with 29 cm /
11½” ease on model B.

Finished Measurements
Bust circumference: 81 (95.5, 103.5) (118, 124.5, 139.5) (147.5,
154, 168.5) cm / 32 (37½, 40¾) (46½, 49, 55) (58, 60½, 66½)“

Gauge
22 sts / 35 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stocking stitch, using larger
needles, blocked
24 sts (6 repeats) / 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Blackberry stitch, using larger needles, blocked
20 sts / 35 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Seed stitch, using larger needles,
blocked

Materials

Yarn:

Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Lascaux DK
25% Manx Loaghtan Wool/75% Punta Arenas Wool, 100g/3.5oz,
250m/273yds.

Sample shown in: French Bordeaux

Yardage: 3 (4, 4) (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7) skeins

Estimated Yardage: Approx 697 (819, 895) (1030, 1100, 1250) (1350, 1430, 1570) m / 762 (896, 979) (1120, 1210, 1370) (1480, 1570, 1720) yds

Needle sizes:
One set size 3.75 mm / US 5, 80 cm / 32” circular needles or two sizes smaller than gauge needle (below); one set size 4.5 mm / US 7, 80 cm / 32” circular needles; or size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: 5 x 18 mm / ¾“ buttons, 8 removable stitch markers, 20
standard stitch markers (using more than one colour of stitch marker is recommended), cable needle, darning needle, spare circular needle/cable or large stitch holders (optional)