The Harbour Vest is a comfy slipover worked top-down; the yoke is worked flat and joined in the round for the body. There are two hem options: split or regular – the choice is yours!

Inspired by the East Neuk of Fife, a collection of rural Scottish coastal villages, decorated with fishing equipment; from weathered ropes to mismatched piles of tattered lobster pots. A coastal line filled with texture.

Knitted in Samite Silk Blend DK from Blacker Yarns

Spun from a luxurious blend of 15% recycled silk and 85% wool, this DK-weight yarn yields a smooth, refined finish with a subtle sheen and exceptional drape—perfect for making intricate cable textures pop. The unique fusion of wool warmth and silk luxury provides a soft, comforting handle while blocking out the chill. Our shop stocks this yarn in 100g skeins in a curated palette reflecting the land, sea, and shore: cream, navy, burgundy, and grey.

Difficulty

This pattern has a relatively simple construction, with a cable detail that looks impressive but is simple to achieve. This pattern would be ideal for a motivated beginner and above.

Sizing

This pattern comes in ten sizes: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I, J)

To Fit Measurements

Bust circumference: 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm/ 29.5 (33.5, 37.5, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57, 61, 65) inches

Suggested Needles

4mm/ US size 6 circular needles (80 cm/ 32”) for body

3.5mm/ US size 4 (80 cm/ 32” for body; & 25-40 cm/ 10-16” for armhole and collar) for ribbing

Notions

1 stitch marker (you might require more if you want to place a marker after every cable pattern repeat), cable needle, tapestry needle, tape measure, elastic for collar (optional).

Upper arm circumference: 23.75 (26.25, 28.75, 31.25, 33.75) (37.5, 41.25, 45, 48, 52.5) cm/ 9.25 (10.25, 11.25, 12.25, 13.25) (14.75, 16.25, 17.75, 19, 20.75) inches

Garment Measurements

Bust circumferences: 93.5 (102.5, 112, 123, 132.5) (143.5, 153, 162.5, 173.5, 182.5) cm/ 36.75 (40.5, 44, 48.5, 52.25) (56.5, 60.25, 64, 68.25, 72) inches

Armhole depth: 25.5 (26.5, 27.5, 28.5, 29) (29.5, 30.5, 31.5, 31.5, 32.5) cm/ 10 (10.25, 11, 11.25, 11.5) (11.75, 12, 12.5, 12.5, 12.75) inches

Cropped Version Body Length (from underarm to back hem): 27 cm / 10.75 inches

Full length Version Body Length (from underarm to back hem): 31 cm/ 12.25 inches

This pattern is designed to have 15 - 20 cm/ 6 - 8 inches of positive ease. If you would prefer a more fitted or more oversized vest/ slipover, please choose a size based on how much ease is most appropriate for you.

Gauge

20 sts x 30 rows in 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches in stockinette

26 sts x 30 rows in 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches in cable pattern (widest point)

22 sts x 30 rows in 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches in double moss stitch

Suggested Yarn

Cropped length: 677 (738, 803, 877, 935) (1005, 1063, 1146, 1202, 1271) metres of DK-weight yarn

Full length: 730 (796, 866, 947, 1010) (1086, 1150, 1238, 1300, 1374) metres of DK-weight yarn

Ravelry Page: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harbour-vest-2