Jarrah Long Vest

Jarrah Long Vest

I knit Jarrah to keep me warm at my desk in winter. It is infinitely more stylish and practical than a blanket. The vest is a less boxy version of the Jatoba Jakke. You'll love the shaped collar and deep, gorgeous, slanted pockets that are slyly knitted into the fabric without the bulk of cumbersome pouches.
The pockets require concentration – they are worth it.

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Jarrah is a classic tailored Ziggurat. The knitting starts from a generously shaped shawl collar from which each shoulder is cast on and knitted in turn. The simple hiccup rib creates a striking and warm texture. The rows are a breeze as the 3-stitch pattern is the same on Right Side and Wrong Side.
How do you knit a Ziggurat yoke without sleeve caps? Let me show you how!

  • Ziggurat: everything is knitted in one go, top to bottom
  • no seaming
  • clear & detailed step-by-step instructions
  • very few ends to weave in
  • photo tutorials

As usual, there's the Helpful Table to keep track of increases from shoulder to underarm cast-on.

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