This pattern provides instructions for a waistcoat and slipover, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

18 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch or reversed using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(Size 1: 71/78cm / 28/30”), (Size 2: 81/86cm / 32/34”), (Size 3: 91/97cm / 36/38”), (Size 4: 102/107cm / 40/42”), (Size 5: 112/117cm / 44/46”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Opium Palette - 100g balls.
273yrds/250m
Shades: 1391-Sunset, 543-Oyster, 1394-Rich Fruits, 537-Violet.

Waistcoat:
(Size 1: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 6 buttons),
(Size 2: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast + 6 buttons),
(Size 3: 2 ball main shade, 2 ball contrast + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 3 ball main shade, 2 ball contrast + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 3 ball main shade, 2 ball contrast + 6 buttons).

Slipover:
(Size 1: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast),
(Size 2: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast),
(Size 3: 2 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast),
(Size 4: 3 ball main shade, 1 ball contrast),
(Size 5: 3 ball main shade, 2 ball contrast).