Tryon Creek Vest
Tryon Creek Vest
Meet Tryon Creek, a classic cabled vest you’ll reach for season after season. Whether layered over your favorite crisp shirt, paired with jeans for a casual weekend look, or styled with a skirt for a polished finish, this piece delivers endless outfit possibilities.
The design features elegant cables that flow seamlessly from the shoulders into the hem ribbing, with a beautifully plump lateral braid at the shoulders adding both structure and style.
Knit from the top down and completely seamless, Tryon Creek is as enjoyable to make as it is to wear. Built-in structure ensures the vest keeps its shape over time, while reverse stockinette side panels make fit adjustments a breeze. Simply add increases for a little extra ease at the hips.
The pattern includes customizable finishing options:
2x2 ribbing for a classic look (or swap for 1x1 for simplicity)
Several hem styles to choose from
Length adjustments made easy—just try it on as you go!
Perfect for DK to light worsted yarns with crisp stitch definition, Tryon Creek’s clean, unisex design flatters everyone and will quickly become a favorite in any handmade wardrobe.
This is an Intermediate level pattern.
The instructions are both written and charted and the pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
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SIZES
S(M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) See measurements below.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 38.25(40, 42.75, 44)(48.5, 52.25, 56.75, 61) inches / 97(101.5, 108.5, 112)(123, 132.5, 144, 155) cm.
Choose a size that is 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm larger than chest measurement. Sizing above assumes that rope cables are not blocked 100% open for a bit more squish factor.
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co. Cumbria: A soft, slightly rugged light worsted/DK yarn in (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair) that works up beautifully in cables!
OR
Madelinetosh Tosh DK: (100% superwash Merino wool);
OR any yarn that meets gauge, has good stitch definition and minimal color variation.
See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
876(938, 1003, 1073)(1149, 1229, 1315, 1407) yds / 797(853, 913, 977)(1045, 1118, 1197, 1280) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger (main) - US 5 (3.75 mm) 29-32 inches/70-80cm circular
Medium - US 4 (3.5 mm) 16 inches/40cm circular needle or set of DPNs.
Smallest - US 3 (3.25 mm) 29-32 inches/70-80cm circular and 16 inches/40cm circular needle .
Armhole Ribbing – US 2 (3 mm) 40”/100 cm circular — used for armhole ribbing only.
Adjust needle sizes as needed to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
22 sts / 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in reverse stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle (after blocking).
NOTIONS
Cable needle, yarn needle, spare cable or waste yarn or 2 stitch holders, 2 locking stitch markers and up to 20 inline stitch markers for st patt repeats.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate but accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.
Skills Used: Cables, decreases, increases, German Short Rows (link to tutorial provided), picking up stitches, lateral braid (tutorial provided).
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