This Way Then That

Introducing This Way Then That, a sport-weight vest, buttoned in the back this time, for some unexpected fun.  I’ve been exploring simple textures lately.  This design is worked overall in Vertical Zigzag Seed Stitch, a 7 stitch by 16 row repeat that inspired its name.  Comprised of simple knits and purls over rows that repeat and shift, it’s easy to remember for a relaxing and meditative knit – just the kind I like.  Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust/Hip:  31¾(35¼, 39, 43¾, 47½, 51, 54¾)"/ 80.6(89.5, 99.1, 111.1, 120.7, 129.5, 139.1) cm
Length:  22¾(23¼, 23½, 23¾, 24, 24¼, 24½)"/ 57.8(59.1, 59.7, 60.3, 61, 61.6, 62.2) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Chickadee by Quince & Co. (100% wool; 181 yds/ 166m per 50g skein);
color:  Lichen #126; 5(5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins, approximately 820(900, 1000, 1090, 1180, 1270, 1360) yds/ 750(825, 915, 1000, 1080, 1160, 1245) m.
I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US5/ 3.75mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24 to 36"/ 60 to 90 cm circular (for lower bodice and button laps)
• 1 24"/ 60 cm circular or 1 pair straight (for upper bodice)
• 1 16"/ 60 cm circular (for armhole trim)
US4/ 3.5mm (one size smaller than above)
• 1 24"/ 60 cm circular (for neckline trim)

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• (6) 7/8"/ 23mm buttons

GAUGE (after blocking)
• 24 sts and 32 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in Stockinette Stitch
• 23.2 sts and 35.2 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in Vertical Zigzag Seed Stitch

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, decreasing (ssk, k2tog, p2tog), increasing (m1L), short row shaping, 3-needle BO, stitch pick-up for neckline and  armhole trim, and center back button laps, and blocking.

11 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, tutorial links, a full sheet of charted Vertical Zigzag Seed Stitch repeats for plotting sts during shaping, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.

You'll find this pattern for sale on Ravelry.

And just for fun, here’s a link to the source of its name.