Tradewind Knitwear Designs

Voluptuous Vests

Raffia Vest: A vest inspired by a variety of African raffia-cloth motifs, worked in the round with steeks. The lower border is fringed to represent the raw edges of raffia cloth, although the fringe is optional. The lower band may be made wider (for those with generous hips) than the chest by adjusting the side panels of the charts. Size: Finished chest 44", 48", 52". Finished Hip 44" - 60", adjustable. Length from back of neck 23" (excluding fringe). Yarn: Shelridge Farm Ultra Merino fingering weight in two colours. Techniques: Stranded two-colour knitting, steeks, afterthought shoulders, unraveled fringe (optional). Skill level: Advanced. Pattern price: $12 Cdn Kit Price: 44", $117 Cdn ; 48", $138 Cdn ; 52", $169.50 Cdn .

The Emperor's New Vest A virtually invisible vest knit from thin air framed with a little yarn. Requires considerable crochet to properly secure the medallions of air! Size: One size fits most royal personages between 32" - 48", further enlargement details are given. Yarn: Ideal for DK /sport yarns with a little loft. The original pictured was worked with two skeins of Kimmet Croft 60 /40% wool/angora. A little contrast yarn will be needed to highlight the lacunae (holes)! Techniques: Cast-off cast on, waste yarn openings (Both illustrated). Skill level: Intermediate. Pattern only $9.00 Cdn

Kasbah Vest The beautiful ceramics of the Moroccan town of Safi inspired this elegant vest. Originally worked in cream and cobalt - other colorways on request. Sizes: 40" - 45", 49"- 54". Length adaptable 18" - 24" Techniques: two colors per round, steeks, Magic Buttonhole - full-color directions included Skill level: Intermediate Pattern: $12.00 Cdn Kit: Shelridge wool and wool/mohair, $101.95 Cdn

Fiesta Vest A butter-soft vest in stitch patterns that will show off all the colors in a hand-dyed merino yarn. Finishing details add a tailored look. The birthplace of the Magic Buttonhole - full color directions for same are included. Sizes: 36" ( 40", 44", 48" ) finished chest Yarn: fine wool, such as Celestial Merino ( approx 50g =160m ) Techniques: two-colors-per-round knitting, steeks, shaped garter st shoulders, Magic Buttonhole Skill level: Experienced Pattern $12.00 Cdn Kit $135.00 ( $159.00, $159.00, $184.00 ) Cdn - Celestial Merino Natural with Rainbow and Aqua contrasts. Please state SIZE when ordering.

Garden Path Vest This is a challenging intarsia project, based on Edwardian garden paths! It features a trompe-de-l'oeil-ribbon band that runs ( apparently continuously ) around the vest front and also the armholes. The stranded button-band is knitted on. Size: finished chest 39.5", length 22" Yarn: Rowan Donegal Lambswool Tweed. St. st gauge 28 sts x 38 rows = 4"sq. Techniques: intarsia, a lot of it! Skill level: Experienced Pattern $9.00 Cdn

Interwoven Vest A quick to knit, lightweight lacy vest. The mini-cables go under and over each other as they would in plain weave. Knitted in one piece to the armholes. Little finishing required. Size: 38" - 59" according to gauge and selected chart Yarn: brushed mohair approx 180g to 280g. ( 50g = 90m ) Techniques: simple lace knitting, one st cables, rev. St st trim Skill level: Advanced Beginner Pattern $9.00 Cdn

Falling Leaves Vest A flattering texturally patterned vest, begun at the lower point of each front. The fronts are worked separately up to the joining position at the back of the neck. The two pieces are then amalgamated and worked as one piece down to the lower edge. Each back point section is then worked in turn, to complete the back. Minimal finishing is required. Size: Finished Bust at given gauge 42 - 44" - adjustable by yarn and gauge. Yarn: 4 x 100g Shelridge Farm Sport weight wool, (100g = 250m/270yds). Techniques: Increases, decreases, yarn-overs. Level:Intermediate. Pattern: $9 Cdn. Kit: $59.95 Cdn. - Shelridge Farm Sport yarn ( colour choice required)

Equilateral Vest How many triangles to make a vest? Answer: 116! Knit this mathematical wonder from oddments or with a variegated yarn with a long color gradation. The strips of triangles are folded and mattress- stitched into an ingenious vest. Size: finished chest 36" - 44" dependent on gauge. Yarn: Noro Kureyon wool 50g = 100m Techniques: k2t, ssk, mattress stitch Level: Adventurous beginner, Intermediate. Pattern $9.00 Cdn

Sunset Vest Kit An evergreen favorite. Imagine a sunset behind a forest skyline, with a rising moon and stars. You can wear this one! Use of steeks eliminates darning in of many ends. Sizes: Six tree - 38 - 40"; Seven tree - 43 - 45"; Eight tree - 49 - 52". Please specify. Length 23". (One tree longer than shown in photo ). Yarn: Shelridge wool and wool/cotton in 25 colors Techniques: two-colors-per-round, steeks, intarsia band Level: Intermediate Kit $ 115.95 Cdn

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