Silwick Vest Pattern

Paper copy of the Silwick Vest by Sandra Manson, a traditional Fair Isle tank top knit in the round and using steeks.

SIZE

To fit sizes:

1: 85-90cm/34-36î

2: 96-102cm/38-40î

3: 107-112cm/42-44î

4: 117-122cm/46-48î

Finished body circumference: 101

(107, 120, 132)cm/40 (42, 47, 52)î

Height to underarm: 42 (46, 47, 53)

cm/16.5 (18, 18.5, 21)î

Total body height: 50 (56, 65, 66)

cm/19 (22, 25.5, 26)î

YARN

Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme

Jumper Weight (100% Real Shetland

Wool, 172m/188yds, 50g)

Yarn A Shade 2006 x 2 (2, 2, 3)

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper

Weight (100% Real Shetland Wool,

115m/125yds, 25g)

Yarn B 080 x 1 (2, 2, 3)

Yarn C FC24 x 1 (1, 1, 2)

Yarn D FC43 x 1 (1, 1, 2)

Yarn E FC58 x 1 (1, 1, 2)

Yarn F FC46 x 1 (1, 1, 2)

Yarn G 1281 x 1 (1, 1, 2)

NEEDLES

2.5mm (US 1) needles for rib

3mm (US 3/UK 11) needles for main

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