Docklight Vest
Docklight Vest
Columns of fisherman’s rib and eyelet lace run the length of this vest, creating a fabric that is beautifully structured. Sleeveless, crew-necked, and slightly cropped, it pairs naturally with trousers or a skirt — or tuck it under a cardigan for an easy layer when the wind picks up. This version is knitted in a cotton/yak blend that breathes well and is easy to wash and wear year-round.
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Construction Notes
Garment is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. Stitches are picked up around armholes and worked circularly. The Docklight Pattern may be worked either from written directions or from the chart.
Sizes
32½ (37¼, 41¾, 46¼, 51, 55½, 59, 63¾, 68¼)" / 82.5 (94.5, 106, 117.5, 129.5, 141, 150, 162, 173.5) cm finished chest and hip circumference
Model wearing size 41¾" / 106 cm with +7¾" / 19.5 cm ease
Yarn
75% organically grown cotton, 25% yak
191 yards / 175 meters per 100 g skein
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
460 (530, 595, 675, 750, 845, 935, 1010, 1130) yards
421 (485, 544, 617, 686, 773, 855, 924, 1033) meters
Sample shown in color Heirloom White
Gauge
14 stitches & 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Single Shaker Rib with Needle A, after blocking
15 stitches & 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Docklight Pattern with Needle A, after blocking
Note: To allow for natural shrinkage of Morning yarn, after washing and wet-blocking your swatch, please allow 48 hours (minimum) for the fabric to "rest" unpinned before taking a final gauge measurement
Needle A
One each 16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm circular needles in size needed to obtain gauge listed
US 8 / 5 mm
Needle B
One 16" / 40 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 7 / 4.5 mm
Needle C
One 16" / 40 cm circular needle four sizes smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm
Other Materials
Cable needle, 4 stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 2 spare circular needles the same size or smaller than Needle B, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5
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