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


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

  • Pattern specs

    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 bust
    • Sample shown is size 42½” with + 8½” ease on model


  • 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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