Pattern Description from Interweave Knits, Fall 2008: “Deborah Newton uses two tweedy neutrals to create a rough-hewn fabric in a refined shape. The Tweedy Waistcoat’s turned-back lapels and striking diagonals contrast with a rustic, bricklike texture and flattering lines across the body. A woolen-spun 100% wool blurs and softens the stitches.”

Finished Size: 33 (36½, 40, 44, 48½)“ bust circumference, with fronts overlapped about 6 (5¾, 6, 5, 4¾)” at bustline.

Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweed DK (100% wool; 123 yd 112 m/50 g): #019 peat (dark brown, MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls; #025 oatmeal (CC), 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles:

• Back and fronts textured patt—size 7 (4.5 mm).
• Front colorwork patt—size 8 (5 mm).
• Edgings—size 6 (4 mm): 24” and 16” circular (cir).
• Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; scrap yarn; stitch holders; markers (m).

Additional Gauge: 21 sts and 21 rows = 4” in colorwork patts on largest needles.

Notes:

• Each front is worked in two sections. The first section is worked in the textured pattern from lower edge to shoulder using MC, then stitches for the second section are picked up along the front edge of the first section and worked outward to center front in the colorwork pattern.
• Lower body lengths shown on the schematic do not include the lower edging, which will add about 1¼“ to the length of the vest after finishing.