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Polperro Vest and Dress Patterns - Download

Polperro Vest and Dress Patterns - Download

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The Polperro Vest and Dress share a two-colour check stitch that combines knit, purl and eyelet sections. Both are worked in the round using Kid Mohair Silk and Merino Singles for contrasting textures. Side and back increases shape the dress, and I-cord straps are added at the end.
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Pattern information

Available sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarn weight
Lace, Fingering
Needles
4 mm, 2.5 mm

Fit & measurements

Size order: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.

To fit bust circumference: 75.5, 84.5, 94, 103, 115.5, 124.5, 134, 146, 155.5 cm.

Yarn requirements

Size order: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.

Vest — Yarn A, Kid Mohair Silk held double: 480, 530, 580, 630, 700, 745, 800, 860, 915 m. Yarn B, Merino Single held single: 305, 340, 370, 400, 445, 475, 505, 550, 580 m.

Dress — Yarn A, Kid Mohair Silk held double: 1085, 1190, 1305, 1410, 1515, 1620, 1725, 1865, 1970 m. Yarn B, Merino Single held single: 600, 655, 715, 775, 835, 890, 950, 1025, 1085 m.

Needles & notions

Needles

4 mm circular needle, or size required to obtain gauge.

2.5 mm circular or double-pointed needles for the I-cord straps.

Notions

Stitch markers; tapestry needle.

Techniques
  • Stranded colourwork (Fair Isle)
  • Knitting in the round
  • I-cord

Construction

Worked in the round in two-colour knit and purl checks with eyelet and double-decrease rounds. The dress is shaped with side and back increases, and i-cord straps are added at the end.

Gauge

26 stitches x 30 rounds = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4 inches in Check Stitch Pattern.