Modern Tabard

CONSTRUCTION

• A build-your-own pattern, the sleeveless Modern Tabard offers multiple variations for hem length and collar treatment. Hem length options include Vest, Midi, and Maxi. The Vest has a short notched hem; the Midi and Maxi variations have a longer vented hem. All hems are worked in 1x1 Ribbing. Collar options are a Crew Neck, a Mock Neck, or a Turtleneck. Collars can be worked in 1x1 Ribbing, 2x2 Ribbing, Beaded Rib, Garter, or Stockinette Stitch.
• All versions are worked from the bottom up and begin with a hem that is worked flat and in pieces before being joined to work the body in the round. The Vest’s hem and lower body are worked straight. The Midi and Maxi have vented hems that flare out and can be mixed together to create a hi-lo effect. The upper front and back are worked separately and flat; 1x1 Ribbing continues up the side and finishes the armhole openings. Shoulders are shaped with a Sloped Bind Off and seamed. Stitches are picked up for the collar which is worked circularly.
• All length variations have a subtle A-line silhouette.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

• 32 (35¾, 40, 43¾) (48, 51¾, 56) (59¾, 64, 67¾, 72)” [81.5 (91, 101.5, 111) (122, 131.5, 142) (152, 162.5, 172, 183) cm] circumference at chest

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.

GAUGE

• 26 stitches & 39 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch with Size A needle, after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 32”/80 cm and one 16”/40 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3.25 mm (US 3)

Size B (optional; for Hem Ribbing and Collar)

• One 32”/80 cm and one 16”/40 cm circular needle one size smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3 mm (US 2)

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Loft — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 275 yards/251 meters per 50 grams

• 3-6 (4-7, 4-8, 5-9) (5-9, 5-10, 6-11) (6-11, 7-12, 7-13, 8-14) skeins

Brooklyn Tweed Peerie — 100% American Merino Wool; 210 yards/192 meters per 50 grams

• 4-8 (5-9, 5-10, 6-11) (7-11, 7-13, 8-14) (8-15, 9-16, 10-17, 10-18) skeins

YARDAGE

Brooklyn Tweed Loft — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 275 yards/251 meters per 50 grams

• 785-1570 (880-1750, 990-1940, 1100-2105) (1215-2305, 1330-2510, 1440-2670) (1560-2870, 1690-3085, 1820-3245, 1965-3475) total yards [718-1436 (805-1600, 905-1774, 1006-1925) (1111-2108, 1216-2295, 1317-2441) (1426-2624, 1545-2821, 1664-2967, 1797-3178) total meters] fingering weight wool yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Peerie — 100% American Merino Wool; 210 yards/192 meters per 50 grams

• 820-1645 (920-1830, 1040-2035, 1150-2205) (1275-2415, 1395-2630, 1510-2800) (1630-3005, 1775-3230, 1905-3400, 2060-3640) total yards [750-1504 (841-1673, 951-1861, 1052-2016) (1166-2208, 1276-2405, 1381-2560) (1490-2748, 1623-2954, 1742-3109, 1884-3328) total meters] fingering weight wool yarn

Note: The exact yardage needed will depend entirely on the design options chosen. For each size we have estimated the least and most amount of yarn a garment could use.

This pattern includes web links to the following resources that support the pattern's instructions:

• Video — Sloped Bind Off
• Video — Sewn Bind Off
• Seaming 101
• Wet Blocking 101