Sweater Club 8 – Melrose Vest Project Kit
Sweater Club 8 – Melrose Vest Project Kit
With the same eye-catching braided detailing as the original Melrose cardigan (and Melrose Hat), the Melrose Vest has an easy fit and V-neckline that’s great for layering over dresses or button-up shirts—and perfectly lovely when worn alone.
We are delighted to introduce this pattern with Studio Blend No. 1 yarn, our luxurious blend of 50% cashmere and 50% yak. The yardage estimate for each kit factors in enough for the garment in the selected size, plus 10% for a 6- to 8-inch swatch and knitter tension variance.
Each Melrose Vest Project Kit includes a free digital pattern ($10 value), delivered by email at the time of shipping. The pattern is exclusive to Sweater Club until November 15, 2023.
See additional pattern information shown below photographs for the number of skeins required per size and sleeve option. Make a skein amount and color selection to see its yarn photo.
Construction
Vest is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together. Neckband is worked flat from picked-up stitches. Armbands are worked circularly from picked-up stitches.
Sizes
38½ (43, 47¼, 51¾, 56, 60¼, 64¾, 69)" / 98 (109, 120, 131.5, 142, 153, 164.5, 175.5) cm finished chest circumference
40¾ (45, 49½, 53¾, 58¼, 62½, 67, 71¼)" / 103.5 (114.5, 125.5, 136.5, 148, 159, 170, 181) cm finished hip circumference
Model wearing size 43" / 109 cm with + 9" / 23 cm ease in chest and + 9" / 23 cm ease in hips
Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 1
50% baby cashmere, 50% baby yak
149.8 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins
805 (895, 1005, 1045, 1180, 1195, 1335, 1385) yards / 736 (818, 919, 956, 1079, 1093, 1221, 1266) meters
Sample photographed in color Marble Tweed
Gauge
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24" / 60 cm circular needle
US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed
Needle B (for Ribbing)
One each 16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm
Needle C (for Neckband)
One 24" / 60 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 3 / 3.25 mm
Other Materials
Waste yarn or stitch holder, spare 24" / 60 cm circular needle (size US 0–1 / 2.0–2.25 mm), stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5