When designing the garments for the Cricket Collection, we considered the nature of the yarn: the woolen spun, single ply authentic Donegal tweed blooms and softens after blocking and the tweedy nubs add color and texture that looks stunning in stockinette and slightly softens the stitch definition when knit in colorwork or lace.

The end result of our efforts is a six piece collection with modern details and fit paired with classic techniques. We hope you enjoy it!

This classic waistcoat is knit in pieces and seamed.

For the fronts, the neck and armhole shaping are worked simultaneously. You may find it helpful to place a removable marker in the fabric at the neck edge for reference.

The back begins with the seed stitch hem, then changes to working in stockinette. Each front is worked in stockinette first, then stitches are picked up along lower front edge for working the seed stitch hem downwards.

The seed stitch pattern is defined for both an even and odd number of stitches. You will find it easier to work in seed stitch if you are able to “see” the pattern, and after working the first row simply work the stitches the opposite of how they appear; in other words, always purl the knit stitches, and knit the purl stitches.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (100% Merino wool; 415 yds/100 gm skein: rust 250, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
GAUGE
26 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger ndls, after blocking and light felting.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
1 – 32” to 36” (80 to 90 cm) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular.
2 – US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs (used to work pocket).
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular.
2 – US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs (used to work pocket).
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable markers, smooth contrasting waste yarn for pocket insertion (fingering or sport weight cotton recommended), six 0.5” (1.3 cm) buttons, sewing needle and thread for attaching buttons.
SIZE
34.5 (38.25, 42.5, 46.75, 50.75, 54.25, 58, 62.25)” 87.5 (97, 108, 118.5, 129, 138, 147.5, 158) cm finished bust, buttoned. Ross is designed to be worn with 2–3” (5–7.5 cm) of positive ease, or as desired. Bear in mind when choosing a size that the garment will be worn over a shirt or another sweater, and size up accordingly. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
SKILLS
Basic shaping, mattress stitch, whip stitch (for pocket), gentle hand felting.

Images: Linette Messina Kielinski
Model: Laurent Dylan