Bolly V-Neck Pullover

Bolly Waistcoat is knitted in the round with our Medium yarn using big needles. The classic style is brought up to date with an interesting zig zag detail at the hem reflected in the detail of the v-neck.

Bolly works equally well for women, worn with a belt over a pencil skirt or slim trousers.

Knitting techniques include:
Double decrease - Slip next to sts knitwise together to right needle, knit next st, pass the 2 slipped sts over together.
k2tog - knit 2 together
LT [left twist] - Slip next stitch to cable needle and hold to front, k1, k1 from cable needle.
RT [right twist] - Slip next stitch to cable needle and hold to back, k1, k1 from cable needle.
ssk - slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped sts together through back of loop

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Mist.
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Medium yarn
Skill level: Improved beginner – intermediate

To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 4.5-6 skeins depending on your size and work 2 strands together at the same time)
To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 8-10 balls depending on your size)

Men's sizes:
Small: to fit approx 92cm/36″ chest (weight 400g)
Medium: to fit approx 100cm/39″ chest (weight 450g)
Large: to fit approx 108cm/42″ chest (weight 500g)
X-Large: to fit approx 116cm/45″ chest (weight 500g)

Knitted on 6mm circular needles, 60 cm cable.

Tension:  15 sts and  21 rows to 10 cm square over Stocking Stitch using 6mm needles.

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.