Tahki's Dickens Vest and Helmet set is both practical and stylish! Cables on a background of mosaic stitch create a colorful masterpiece to knit in two shades of Tahki Donegal Tweed. Helmet is knit in the round while the vest is knit flat in one piece with seams at the shoulders. Cable pattern is written out only.
Skill Level: Experienced
Finished Measurements:
Vest – 37 (41, 45, 49)” bust
Helmet – 20” circumference
Yarn Requirements: Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed (100% Irish Wool; 100g/1803yds)
Vest – 3 (4, 4, 5) hanks A, shown in #894 Dark Grey-Green and 2 (2, 3, 3) hanks B, shown in #851 Light Olive
Helmet – 1 hank each A, shown in #894 Dark Grey-Green and B, shown in #851 Light Olive
Needles:
US 8 (5.00mm) 24" circular and DPNs
US 6 (4.00mm) 16" & 24" circulars and DPNs
Gauge: 18 sts and 38 rows = 4” in mosaic stitch using larger needles
This pattern is also featured in the Tahki Yarns “Anthology” Fall/Winter 2012 hard copy pattern booklet.
