Specifications
| Brand: | Tahki Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Teresa Chorzepa |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest 81.5 to 142 cm (32" to 56") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Featured Products: | Tahki Yarns Whistler Yarn - Superwash Wool DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Tahki Yarns Whistler Yarn - Superwash Wool DK
Charcoal (4)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× $9.99
3 Accessories
Product Description
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X)
Finished Measurements:
Bust – 32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56)"
Hip – 36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)"
Length – 25½ (26, 26½, 27) (27½, 28, 28½)"
Yarn Requirements: 8 (9, 11, 12) (13, 14, 16) balls Tahki Yarns Whistler (80% Superwash Wool/ 20% Kid Mohair; 50g/99yds) shown in #014 Basil
Needles: US 6 (4.00mm) 40" circular
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Tahki Yarns Ethridge Vest
What Is Being Made
The Ethridge Vest is a sleeveless waistcoat designed by Teresa Chorzepa, offered in six size ranges from XS through 3X. This knitted garment features a fitted silhouette with bust measurements ranging from 32 inches (81.5cm) for the smallest size to 56 inches (142cm) for the largest, and a length varying from 25½ inches (65cm) to 28½ inches (72.5cm) depending on size selection. The vest is constructed with a structured waist and hip shaping, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions.
Techniques Used
The Ethridge Vest is worked using seamed construction and worked flat techniques, meaning the pieces are knitted on flat needles rather than in the round, then sewn together. This approach allows for precise shaping and control over the garment's fit. The pattern incorporates strategic decreases at the waist to create definition, with shaping rows strategically placed throughout the body to achieve the fitted silhouette. The vest demonstrates intermediate shaping techniques while remaining classified as an easy, beginner-friendly project, making it accessible to knitters developing their skills.
Stitches Used
The Ethridge Vest employs several fundamental knitting stitches to create visual interest and structure:
- Stockinette Stitch – The primary stitch used for the main body, created by knitting all right-side rows and purling all wrong-side rows, producing a smooth, classic fabric
- Garter Stitch – Used for edge definition, created by knitting every row to produce a textured, reversible fabric that lies flat and provides stability
- Diagonal Stitch Pattern – A decorative pattern element worked over a multiple of 10 stitches, featuring a combination of purled and knitted stitches (P2, K4, P4 repeat) that creates visual movement and texture variation across the vest front and back
- K1, P1 Rib – Used for ribbed sections, alternating knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, fitted fabric ideal for waistbands and edges
Materials
The Ethridge Vest is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns WHISTLER, a premium blend yarn composed of 80% superwash wool and 20% kid mohair. The yarn weight is approximately 99 yards (91 meters) per 1.75 ounce (50 gram) hank, with yardage requirements ranging from 8 hanks for the smallest size to 16 hanks for the largest size. The pattern specifies color #014 basil, a natural green tone. Knitters should use Size 6 (4.00mm) circular needles measuring 40 inches (100cm), or adjust needle size as needed to achieve the specified gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows equaling 4 inches (10cm) in Stockinette Stitch. Additional materials include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends.
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.