Pattern 10212 - Colour Burst, Cotton Twist

Waistcoats

Choose the neckline that suits your style with this fresh and flattering knitted waistcoat, a perfect layering piece for any season.

Knit it up in breathable Cotton Twist for a light, easy-wear feel, or go bold with vibrant Colour Burst to really make your colour choice shine. Effortlessly stylish when paired with jeans, this waistcoat is designed to become a go-to piece in your wardrobe.

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Colour Burst

Introducing our silky acrylic blend, designed to bring a burst of joy to your knits. Colour Burst is a self-striping DK yarn offering a riot of colour to your knitting and crochet projects. It is a fun yarn to work with too as the colour changes while you knit meaning the only decision you must make is which shade to choose! Its soft-to-touch texture is also machine washable meaning it’s perfect for all-day wear and the excellent meterage means value for money.

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Weight: DK

Composition: Premium Acrylic 80%, Polyamide 20%

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 320 meters, 349 yards

Wash & Care: Machine wash at 30, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron.



Cotton Twist

Meet Cotton Twist, a DK-weight cotton yarn with a playful twist. Soft to the touch with an elegant drape, it’s the perfect choice for light, breathable summer knits and crochet projects. The palette blends a combination of cool, calm pastels with vibrant summer brights, giving your customers some lovely colour options for a variety of projects. Each 100g ball of Cotton Twist brings a fresh, modern look to your warm-weather wardrobe — cool, comfortable, and effortlessly chic.

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Weight: DK

Composition: 50% Cotton, 50% Premium Acrylic

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 210m 229y

Wash & Care: Machine wash at 30, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron.



You will need: 1 pair 4mm (UK 8 – USA 6) knitting needles and 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10 – USA 3) knitting needles. Stitch holders. 5 buttons for v neck waistcoat, 1.5cm, ¾in. 7 buttons for round neck waistcoat, 1.5cm, ¾in.

Round Neck Waistcoat
Sizes81-86 cm
32-34 in
91-97 cm
36-38 in
102-107 cm
40-42 in
112-117 cm
44-46 in
122-127 cm
48-50 in
Cotton Twist, Apple 197545566
V Neck Waistcoat
Sizes81-86 cm
32-34 in
91-97 cm
36-38 in
102-107 cm
40-42 in
112-117 cm
44-46 in
122-127 cm
48-50 in
Colour Burst, Comet 535712222
Colour Burst, Fountains 535922233

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