Product description

Columns of welts in varied scale distinguish this oversize, drop-shoulder vest. Bonnie Sennott, who contributed the Sawmill River Hat to Wool People 8, drew inspiration from automotive grilles to create a gansey-style overall texture. 

Grille is intended for 6-10” of ease, but the weightless fabric of Loft and strong vertical lines will keep it from looking bulky. The front and back pieces are knit flat and seamed; a ribbed neckband is picked up and worked seamlessly to double height, then folded and sewn down inside the garment for a perfect finish.

The ideal lightweight layer to throw on over casual or work outfits, this vest is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Try it in a warm neutral like Barn Owl, a dark, complex shade like Artifact, or a bold modern hue like Hayloft—this versatile design will sing in any color.

Designer: Bonnie Sennott

Collection: Wool People, Volume 9

 

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Grille

Textured Tunic Vest

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  • Product description

    Columns of welts in varied scale distinguish this oversize, drop-shoulder vest. Bonnie Sennott, who contributed the Sawmill River Hat to Wool People 8, drew inspiration from automotive grilles to create a gansey-style overall texture. 

    Grille is intended for 6-10” of ease, but the weightless fabric of Loft and strong vertical lines will keep it from looking bulky. The front and back pieces are knit flat and seamed; a ribbed neckband is picked up and worked seamlessly to double height, then folded and sewn down inside the garment for a perfect finish.

    The ideal lightweight layer to throw on over casual or work outfits, this vest is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Try it in a warm neutral like Barn Owl, a dark, complex shade like Artifact, or a bold modern hue like Hayloft—this versatile design will sing in any color.

    Designer: Bonnie Sennott

    Collection: Wool People, Volume 9

     

  • Pattern materials

    YARDAGE

    • 1250 (1375, 1600, 1760, 2015, 2200) yards of fingering weight wool yarn


    YARN

    • 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50g)
    • Photographed in color Almanac


  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • The front and back are worked flat from the bottom up. The neckband is picked up and worked circularly after garment assembly, and the live stitches are sewn down to the WS of the garment.


    GAUGE

    26 stitches & 38 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch or pattern from Chart B or C with Size A needle(s), after blocking


    NEEDLES

    Size A (for Body Ribbing and Main Fabric):

    • One pair of straight needles or one 32″ circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
    • Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)


    Size B (for Neckband Ribbing):

    • One 16″ circular needle two sizes smaller than Size A
    • Suggested Size: 2¾ mm (US 2)


    *Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    • 37½ (42½, 47½, 52¼, 57¼, 62¼)” circumference at chest
    • Sample shown is size 42½” with + 8½” ease on model


    Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

  • Techniques

    Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern

    • Sloped Bind Off


  • Pattern Updates

    13 August 2015: Version 1.1 

    On Page 5, second paragraph under Main Pattern, “Next Row (RS):” has been corrected to read: “Next Row (WS).”

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