The Walrus is the next installment for my upcoming book, Through the Knitting Glass: Patterns Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland!

This waistcoat is knit flat, in three pieces, then seamed together at the sides and shoulders. The back panel features chevron stripes of stockinette and moss stitch, while the front panel are adorned with large buttons and a tiny afterthought pocket just big enough for your favorite time piece! I cord edging around the shoulders and neckline give everything a clean and polished finish.

The Walrus can be modified in several different ways and is specifically designed to suit all shapes, sizes, and genders! Available in sizes XS-6X (32-62 inch bust), you can make this cropped or full length, mix and match the front or back panels to achieve the exact fit you want, and adjust both the body and yoke to any height preference. There is also a waist shaping worksheet to add even more customization to the fit of this garment, which is particularly useful if you’d like to add a more feminine shape or if your bust, waist, and hip measurements have more than a 2 inch difference between them.

Sizing and Yarn Requirements
Based on bust measurement, with 2 inches of negative ease
Based on body length of 11 inches and yoke length of 7 inches
XS: 30 inches (560 yards)
S: 32 inches (620 yards)
M: 34 inches (680 yards)
L: 36 inches (740 yards)
XL: 38 inches (800 yards)
XXL: 40 inches (860 yards)
1X: 44 inches (920 yards)
2X: 46 inches (980 yards)
3X: 50 inches (1040 yards)
4X: 54 inches (1100 yards)
5X: 58 inches (1160 yards)
6X: 62 inches (1220 yards)

Notions:
Buttons (20-25 MM)
Scrap Yarn
Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle