Mabel Gilet Knitting Pattern

This chunky waistcoat easy knitting pattern is suitable for a beginner knitting project.

The Gilet / Waistcoat / Body warmer is easy to knit in garter stitch using chunky knitting yarn. The knitted waistcoat is suitable as a womens waistcoat or a mans waistcoat

MEASUREMENTS
Sizes to fit chest: 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

Actual Chest:37 40 45 48 52¾ in
94 102 114 122 134 cm

Back Length 23 24 24½ 25 26 in
58 60 62 64 66 cm

MATERIALS
4(5,5,6,6) x 100g balls of King Cole Big Value Chunky shade 557 – Sea spray – 152metres/167 yards per ball
2 large buttons
1 pr long no 6 mm needles or use circular
1 circular 6 mm needle
1 Stitch holder

Tension: Over garter stitch on no 6 mm needles = 14 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm square

To Substitute: Use correct length of any standard chunky/bulky yarn that has a tension over st st of 14 sts and 20 rows over 10 cm square. (this info is on the ball band)

Thanks for visiting – and happy knitting!