A hip length, close fitting vest or slipover worked top down, in the round with yoke shaping. Features include a generous gradient cowl, gradient hem and side panels all in moss stitch with a short cap raglan sleeve.

The gradients can be worked in two solid colours for an even, predictable colour fade or use one solid colour and one variegated/printed yarn to turn the garment into an impressionist painting.

How can you wear your gradient cowl?

• Open out the cowl for a wide neck
• Fold it in close on windy days
• Lift the back and tuck it under a hat to keep your ears warm
• Fold it out over your trench coat collar

The slipover is versatile enough to use for all sorts of everyday activities and will grab attention when worked in bold colours.

Pattern includes a schematic diagram chart of measurements and list of abbreviations. There are two charts shown as colour coded visuals and as written instructions. Measurements are written in both cm and inches and have been professionally tech edited to give you assurance of a more accurate pattern.

Sizes
30 (32, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48) 50, 54, 56, 58, 60


Yarn
2-3 fingering weight yarns in complimentary colours. One Main Colour (MC) for the body and sleeves, one or two Contrast Colours (CC 1 and optional CC 2) for the cowl, hem and embellishments.

Gauge on 4mm needles
Stocking stitch 22 sts and 32 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4″ x 4″)
Moss stitch 23 sts and 36 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4″ x 4″)

Colours
This pattern uses two or more colours. If you’ve bought the pattern and feel unsure about the colours you have chosen; post a photo of your yarn in the comments section here on the pattern page asking for help. I am happy to give you my opinion before you start. By commenting on the pattern, the conversation can be seen by other knitters and, hopefully, this advice will help them as well.

More info
There are more notes on my website blog about designing the Lucid Dreams vest here. https://drummrollknitwear.com/lucid-dreams-gradient-cowl/ If you have any questions, I am here to answer and help you through your project. Let’s do it!

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