Scrumper textured, v-neck waistcoat knitting pattern
This listing is for a digital PDF download of the knitting pattern and does not include the materials to make the item.
The Scrumper Waistcoat is a celebration of textural details and a classic silhouette that’s perfect for layering up. With a v-neck, straight body and choice of lengths and button placement (left or right), it’s a versatile piece that can suit a variety of styles and genders. The waistcoat has moss stitch edging flanked by columns of simple cables that run up the sides and front opening, and flow around the armholes and neck.
The waistcoat is knitted bottom-up, with the buttonband worked at the same time as the body. Fronts and back are separated at the underarm, with armhole and neck shaping. The shoulders are seamed with a three-needle bind-off, and extensions of the buttonband are knitted and stitched down round the back neck. Stitches are picked up for the armhole and worked in moss stitch.
Style the longer-bodied version (as written) with a button-up shirt and straight trousers or a dress, or make a cropped version and wear with wide sleeves and a high waist. And there’s enough room in the armholes that you can wear it over a light jumper for chillier days!
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Measurements
Finished chest circumference (when fastened): 85.5 (95, 105, 114.5, 124) [133.5, 143, 152.5, 162, 171.5] cm / 34.25 (38, 42, 45.75, 49.5) [53.25, 57.25, 61, 64.75, 68.5]”
Body length from underarm: 36 cm / 14.25” (customisable)
Armhole depth: 20.5 (20.5, 22.5, 23.5, 25) [26, 27, 28, 30, 31] cm / 7.5 (7.5, 8.5, 8.75, 9.5) [9.75, 10.25, 10.5, 11.25, 11.75]”
Back neck width: 10 (12, 13, 13, 14) [14, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16.5] cm / 4 (4.75, 5.25, 5.25, 5.5) [5.5, 6, 6.25, 6.25, 6.75]”
The sample shown is size 2 worn with 7 cm / 2.75” positive ease at widest point of chest.
Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Appledore DK (DK weight, 250 m per 100 g skein)
3 (3, 4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5, 6, 6] skeins / 245 (275, 310, 340, 380) [410, 445, 485, 530, 570] g
615 (690, 775, 850, 950) [1025, 1115, 1215, 1325, 1425] m / 670 (750, 845, 925, 1035) [1115, 1215, 1325, 1445, 1555] yd
The sample shown uses the shade Dufflin.
Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette on larger needle, worked flat, after blocking
Make sure to include a few rows of moss stitch before or after the stockinette when swatching – you may need to use the smaller needle for the moss stitch hem to prevent flaring.
Needles
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle (or needle 1–2 sizes smaller than main needle)
3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle (or size required to obtain correct gauge)
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, cable needle, darning needle for sewing in ends, spare needle for three-needle bind-off, 15 mm buttons x 6 (or number preferred if modifying body length).