Designed by Ciara Doyle
The Jorvik Vest is a unisex design that draws inspiration from the rich heritage of Jorvik, a Viking settlement known for it's history and cultural significance. This vest is perfect for adding an extra layer of warmth on a chilly winter's day. The design is heavily influenced by Aran style knitting, which is renowned for its intricate and traditional background stitches. In the Jorvik Vest pattern, these background stitches take center stage, with subtle cables used as decorative borders.
A unique aspect of this design is how it brings what are often background elements into the foreground. This artistic approach results in a pattern that is ideal for showcasing a stand-out yarn, making it truly one of a kind. The Jorvik Vest is crafted from the bottom up in a single piece, and separated at the underarm to work the fronts and backs separately. The button band and sleeve bands are cleverly integrated and worked along with the main piece, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing garment.
The sample is shown in French Bordeaux,
Finished Sizes (Circumference at chest)
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Size XS is 81cm / 32" and requires 3 skeins
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Sizes S, M are 95.5 and 103.5 cm / 37.5" and 40.75" and require 4 skeins of yarn.
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Sizes L, XL are 118 and 124.5 cm / 46.5" and 49" and require 5 skeins of yarn.
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Size 2X, 3X, 4x are 139.5cm, 147.5cm, and 154 cm / 55", 58" and 60.5" and require 6 skeins of yarn.
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Size 5X is 168.5 cm / 66.5'” and requires 7 skeins of yarn.
The sample is shown in size Large, with 118 cm / 46.5" finished circumference at widest point of torso. It is modelled with 14cm / 5.5" ease on cover model, and with 29 cm/ 11.5" ease on the other model.
Lascaux DK- 25% Manx Loaghtan Wool / 75% Punta Arenas Wool
100g/ 3.5 oz, 250m/273 yds
Gauge: 21 -24 st over 10 cm/ 4" on US 5-7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm