A tunic-length sleeveless vest knitted in two pieces on large needles. The back is worked in K3, P3 rib with deliberately placed holes and ladders inspired by the meandering foamy tidal drag of the beach. The front is worked in a variation of the intricate cable pattern used on Coppice, but is decoratively distressed with ladders to create a fluid and layering fabric.
YARN
erika knight Studio Linen
85% recycled linen, 15% premium linen
Approx. 120m (131yd) per 50g (1¾oz) hank
NOTE
Design shown in all photos is a size Small/Medium. Colour: Cirrus. Model: UK size 6. Height 5’8”.
MATERIALS
Quantity:
5(6:7) x 50g (1¾oz) hanks
5.5mm and 6mm needles
5mm circular needle—length 40cm
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Large-eyed blunt-tipped sewing needle
NOTE
Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
Approx. 16 sts and 17 rows to 10cm measured over cable panel using 6mm needles after steaming. Change needle size as necessary to ensure the correct tension.
CHARTS
Visit hardiegrant.com/uk/quadrille/texture to view and download the chart for this project.
NOTE
The instructions for this design are given simply. A diagram of where to work the hole or ladder is given, but this is not prescriptive, use it more as a guide. Don’t be alarmed by running down the ladder—it is great fun and creates an interesting textile.
ABBREVIATIONS
C4LK – cable 4 left knit: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K next st from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
C4LP – cable 4 left purl: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, P next st from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
C4RK – cable 4 right knit: slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K st from cable needle
C4RP – cable 4 right purl: slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then P st from cable needle
C6B – cable 6 back: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
C6F – cable 6 front: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
T5RK – twist 5 right knit: slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
T5RP – twist 5 right purl: slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from LH needle, then P sts from cable needle
T5LK – twist 5 left knit: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K next 2 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
T5LP – twist 5 left purl: slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, P next 2 sts from LH needle, then K sts from cable needle
Row 1 (RS): [C4RP, P2, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 2: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K3, P3].
Row 3: [K3, P3, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 4: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K3, P3].
Row 5: [K3, P3, K6, P2, C4RP, P3].
Row 6: [K4, P3, K2, P6, K3, P3].
Row 7: [K3, P3, K6, P2, K3, P4].
Row 8: [K4, P3, K2, P6, K3, P3].
Row 9: [K3, P3, K6, T5RP, P4].
Row 10: [K6, P9, K3, P3].
Row 11: [K3, P3, K9, P6].
Row 12: [K6, P9, K3, P3].
Row 13: [K3, P3, K4, T5RP, P6].
Row 14: [K8, P7, K3, P3].
Row 15: [K3, P3, K7, P8].
Row 16: [K8, P7, K3, P3].
Row 17: [K3, P3, K3, C4RP, P8].
Row 18: [K9, P6, K3, P3].
Row 19: [K3, P3, K6, P9].
Row 20: [K9, P6, K3, P3].
Row 21: [K3, P3, C6F, P9].
Row 22: [K9, P6, K3, P3].
Row 23: [K3, P3, K6, P9].
Row 24: [K9, P6, K3, P3].
Row 25: [K3, P3, K3, C4LK, P8].
Row 26: [K8, P7, K3, P3].
Row 27: [K3, P3, K7, P8].
Row 28: [K8, P7, K3, P3].
Row 29: [K3, P3, K4, T5LK, P6].
Row 30: [K6, P9, K3, P3].
Row 31: [K3, P3, K9, P6].
Row 32: [K6, P9, K3, P3].
Row 33: [K3, P3, K6, T5LP, P4].
Row 34: [K4, P3, K2, P6, K3, P3].
Row 35: [K3, P3, K6, P2, K3, P4].
Row 36: [K4, P3, K2, P6, K3, P3].
Row 37: [K3, P3, K6, P2, C4LP, P3].
Row 38: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K3, P3].
Row 39: [K3, P3, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 40: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K3, P3].
Row 41: [C4LP, P2, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 42: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K2, P3, K1].
Row 43: [P1, K3, P2, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 44: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K2, P3, K1].
Row 45: [P1, T5LP, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 46: [K3, P3, K3, P9, K3].
Row 47: [P3, K9, P3, K3, P3].
Row 48: [K3, P3, K3, P9, K3].
Row 49: [P3, T5LP, K4, P3, K3, P3].
Row 50: [K3, P3, K3, P7, K5].
Row 52: [K3, P3, K3, P7, K5].
Row 53: [P5, C4LP, (K3, P3) twice].
Row 54: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K6].
Row 55: [P6, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 56: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K6].
Row 57: [P6, C6B, P3, K3, P3].
Row 58: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K6].
Row 59: [P6, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 60: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K6].
Row 61: [P5, C4RK, (K3, P3) twice].
Row 62: [K3, P3, K3, P7, K5].
Row 63: [P5, K7, P3, K3, P3].
Row 64: [K3, P3, K3, P7, K5].
Row 65: [P3, T5RK, K4, P3, K3, P3].
Row 66: [K3, P3, K3, P9, K3].
Row 67: [P3, K9, P3, K3, P3].
Row 68: [K3, P3, K3, P9, K3].
Row 69: [P1, T5RP, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 70: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K2, P3, K1].
Row 71: [P1, K3, P2, K6, P3, K3, P3].
Row 72: [K3, P3, K3, P6, K2, P3, K1].
Rep these 72 rows.
MAKE
BACK
Worked in K1, P1 rib, then K3, P3 rib with randomly placed ladders and holes. Please refer to diagram for approx. position of ladders/holes.
TO MAKE A LADDER
With RS facing, drop a st and then M1 in the same place so that the st count remains the same.
TO MAKE A LARGE HOLE
With RS facing, yarn round needle twice then work 3 sts tog. On the next row P1, K1 into yarn overs to keep st count correct.
TO MAKE A SMALL HOLE
With RS facing, yarn round needle twice then work 2 sts tog. On the next row K1 or P1 into yarn overs to keep st count correct.
Using 5.5mm needles cast on 94(106:118) sts and work in K1, P1, rib as foll:
Row 1 (RS): [K1, P1] to end of row.
Row 2: [K1, P1] to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more, dec 1 st on last row. 93(105:117) sts.
Change to 6mm needles and cont in K3, P3 rib as foll:
Row 1 (RS): [K3, P3] to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 2: [P3, K3] to last 3 sts, P3.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more, placing markers at both ends of the last row.
Next row (dec): K3, P2tog, rib as set to last 5 sts, P2tog, K3.
Dec as above on every foll 16th row until 81(93:105) sts, keeping rib correct and working K2tog if correct for rib.
Cont straight in rib as set until back meas 60(60:61)cm from the cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape armholes:
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 71(83:95) sts.
Next row (dec, RS): Slip 1, K3, P2tog, rib as set to last 6 sts, P2tog, K3, P1. 69(81:93) sts.
Next row (dec): Slip 1, P3, K2tog, rib as set to last 6 sts, K2tog, P3, K1. 67(79:91) sts.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 63(75:87) sts.
Next row (dec): Slip 1, K3, P2tog, rib as set to last 6 sts, P2tog, K3, P1. 61(73:85) sts.
Next row (dec): Slip 1, P3, rib as set to last 4 sts, P3, K1. Rep last 2 rows until 57(69:81) sts.
Cont straight in rib, still slipping the first st of every row, until back meas 79(80:82)cm from the cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape shoulders and back neck:
Next row (RS): Rib as set to last 6(7:9) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Rib as set to last 6(7:9) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Rib 11(15:18) as set, turn.
Next row: Cast off 6(8:9) sts, rib across all sts, picking up the wrap as you work. 11(14:18) sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these sts onto a holder for shoulder.
With RS facing, slip centre 23(25:27) sts onto a holder, rejoin yarn to rem 17(22:27) sts and work as foll:
Next row: Cast off 6(8:9) sts, rib across all sts, picking up the wrap as you work. 11(14:18) sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these sts onto a holder for the shoulder.
FRONT
Worked in K1, P1 rib, 4 cable panels, Rev St st and ladders. Please refer to diagram for position of ladders.
TO MAKE A LADDER
With the RS facing, drop a st and then M1 in same place so that st count remains the same.
First ladder: When work meas 25cm from cast-on edge, drop a st in first cable panel.
Second ladder: When work meas 41cm from cast-on edge, drop a st in fourth cable panel.
Third ladder: When work meas 54cm from cast-on edge, drop a st in third cable panel.
Fourth ladder: When work meas 66.5cm from cast-on edge, drop a st in second cable panel.
Using 5.5mm needles cast on 96(104:112) sts and work in K1, P1 as foll:
Row 1 (RS): [K1, P1] to end of row.
Row 2: [K1, P1] to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more, placing markers at both ends of the last row.
Change to 6mm needles and cont in patt and Rev St st as foll, working from chart or written instructions for cable panel:
Next row (RS): P6(10:14), pm, [work row 1 of cable panel] 4 times, pm, P6(10:14).
Next row: K6(10:14), sm, [work row 2 of cable panel] 4 times, sm, K6(10:14).
Next row (dec): P1, P2tog, P to marker, sm, [work row 3 of cable panel] 4 times, sm, P to last 3 sts, P2tog, P1. 94(102:110) sts.
Note: When you can no longer work a full cable, cont in Rev St st.
Starting with row 4 of cable panel, dec as set above, 1 st in from both ends, on every foll 16th row until 84(92:100) sts.
Cont straight until front meas 57(57:58)cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape armhole:
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 74(82:90) sts.
Next row (RS): Slip 1, P2tog, patt to last 3 sts, P2tog, P1. 72(80:88) sts.
Next row: Slip 1, K2tog, patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 70(78:86) sts.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 66(74:82) sts.
Next row (RS): Slip 1, P2tog, patt to last 3 sts, P2tog, P1. 64(72:80) sts.
Next row: Slip 1, patt as set to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until 60(68:76) sts.
Cont straight in patt, still slipping first st of every row, until front meas 68(69:71)cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape neck:
Next row (RS): Patt 20(23:27), turn and leave rem 40(45:49)sts on a holder.
Next row: Cast off 2 sts, patt to end of row. 18(21:25) sts.
Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, work 2 tog. 17(20:24) sts.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 14(17:21) sts.
Next row: Work 2 tog, patt to end of row. 13(16:20) sts.
Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, work 2 tog. 12(15:19) sts.
Next row: Work 2 tog, patt to end of row. 11(14:18) sts.
Cont straight in patt, still slipping first st of every row, until front meas 76(77:79)cm from cast-on edge, ending with WS facing for next row.
Shape shoulder:
Next row (WS): Patt to last 6(7:9) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row: Patt across all sts, picking up wrap as you work.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these 11(14:18) sts onto a holder for shoulder.
With RS facing, slip centre 20(22:22) sts onto a holder.
Rejoin yarn to rem 20(23:27) sts and work as foll:
Next row (RS): Cast off 2 sts, patt to end of row. 18(21:25) sts.
Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, K2tog. 17(20:24) sts.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 14(17:21) sts.
Next row (RS): P2tog, patt to end of row. 13(16:20) sts.
Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, K2tog. 12(15:19) sts.
Next row: P2tog, patt to end of row. 11(14:18) sts.
Cont straight in patt, still slipping first st of every row, until front meas 76(77:79)cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDER:
Next row (RS): Patt to last 6(7:9) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row: Patt across all sts, picking up the wrap as you work.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these 11(14:18) sts onto a holder for shoulder.
FINISH
Join both shoulders using the three-needle cast-off method with WS of work tog so that the seam is on the outside of your work.
NECKBAND
With RS facing, using 5mm circular needle and starting at left shoulder, pick up and K 19 sts down left front neck, 20(22:22) sts from centre front holder, 19 sts up right front neck, 7(9:10) sts across right back neck, rib as set across 23(25:27) sts from centre back holder and pick up and K 8(10:11) sts across left back neck, pm for start of round. 96(104:108) sts.
Next round: [K1, P1] to end of round.
Rep last round once more.
Cast off in rib.
Weave in any ends on the WS of the work. Choose a flat padded surface or blocking board, pin work out to measurements with WS facing. Cover with a damp cloth and gently steam. Leave to dry flat.
Join side seams, leaving open below markers for side vents.
Check that all the ladders have dropped.
