Chelsea Cross Over Waistcoat

Chelsea has a close fitting and textured back which is complemented by the triangular folding drapes at the front. It is a cropped waistcoat which can be worn in different ways for a new look.  Wrapped around the waist, Chelsea is worn as a double layer ensuring complete warmth for the throat, chest and body area, whereas worn with the front panels attached behind the neck, makes a different look entirely, with the softly folding drapes creating a luxurious cowl effect.  Two press studs fasten Chelsea at the back.

“Unfortunately I opted for wool instead of alpaca: it lacks drape and lightness. I still think it is a nice pattern”

Knitting techniques include: 
inc1 - Knit into st below then into st itself
inc2 - Knit into front, back and front of st
inc1k - Knit into front and back of st 
st - stitch

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Mist
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Medium yarn
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 6-8 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 3.5-4.5 skeins depending on your size and work 2 strands together at the same time)

Sizes:
X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 300g)
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 300g)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 350g)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102cm/40″ bust (weight 400g)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 400g)

Knitted on  5.5 mm straight needles
Tension: 17 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm square over Stocking Stitch using 5.5 mm needles and Purl Alpaca Designs’ Medium yarn.

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