BERGI WAISTCOAT - gents' 2-coloured waistcoat/sleeveless cardigan with hood in a beautiful elastic ribbed pattern in an aran-weight cotton. Also a model fit
for the ladies. The zip covers are worked in finer yarn for not being clumsy. Included in the pattern there are instructions for set-in-sleeves. Very nice
also plain coloured.
To be worked flat from right front across the back to left front - no side seams. Also instructions for neck band without the hood.
Skill level measured from 1 (basic) to 5 (advanged): 4↓.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches. Sizes in the pattern: small - medium - large - xlarge - xxlarge Material: this design applies for an aran-weight cotton, 50 g = ca. 80 meters. In total 650 - 700 - 800 - 900 - 1000 g in total, divided in
550 - 600 - 700 - 800 - 900 g i Col. A (body) and 100 g in col. B (hood). And also 25 g of a finer cotton in col. B for the front bands.
Measurements of the garment: Chest: 90 cm - 100 cm - 110 cm - 120 cm - 130 cm (in: 35½ - 39¼ - 43¼ - 47¼ - 52¼) Length: 70 cm - 72 cm - 74 cm - 76 cm - 76 cm (in: 27½ - 28½ - 29¼ - 30 - 30) or as desired The original model: was made in
Cordonetto, 100 % Egyptian cotton,
and
Cablé for the front bands. Both yarns from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence,
Italy.
A plain coloured version takes 50 g less. If you want to make contact for further information - please look for my contact details here. Needles: No 4 mm and 4½ mm. Accessory: a divisible zip. Tension/gauge in stocking st: 18 sts on needles no 4½ mm = 10 cm (4 in). More patterns for aran-weight cotton - look here.
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