Asymmetric Waistcoat in BC Garn Sarah Tweed - 2265BC - Downloadable PDF

Asymmetric Waistcoat in BC Garn Sarah Tweed – Pattern No. 2265BC by Tiina Huhtaniemi

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Tiina Huhtaniemi, published as BC Garn pattern No. 2265BC, guides knitters through the construction of a stylish asymmetric waistcoat — a sleeveless, vest-style garment with a distinctive asymmetric design detail. Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, it is a rewarding make for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and working with stitch markers on circular needles.

Garment Overview

The finished waistcoat is a sleeveless layering piece designed to be worn over other garments, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Its asymmetric construction sets it apart from a classic waistcoat, giving it a contemporary, fashion-forward silhouette. The pattern is offered in four sizes — S, M, L, and XL — with the following finished measurements:

• Bust: 89 (95.5) 109.5 (120) cm
• Length: 45 (48) 51 (54) cm
• Armhole depth: 19 (20) 21 (22) cm

These measurements provide a range of fits suitable for a variety of body types, from a close-to-body fit in size S up to a more relaxed fit in size XL.

Yarn: BC Garn Sarah Tweed

The pattern is specifically designed for BC Garn Sarah Tweed, an aran weight yarn that brings beautiful texture and depth of colour to the finished fabric. Sarah Tweed is a characterful yarn with a classic tweed aesthetic, making it well suited to structured garments like waistcoats. The pattern uses two colours, referred to as colour A (st10) and colour B (st18), which are worked together to create the garment's visual interest.

Yarn quantities required are as follows:

• Colour A (st10): 100 (100) 150 (200) g
• Colour B (st18): 100 (100) 150 (200) g

The two-colour approach is integral to the asymmetric design, likely defining distinct panels or sections of the waistcoat to emphasise its asymmetric lines.

Needles and Notions

• Circular needles: 5 mm, 80 cm length
• Stitch markers for tracking shaping and construction points

The use of circular needles at this gauge is typical for aran weight projects, allowing the knitter to manage the full width of the garment comfortably, even when working flat. Stitch markers play an important role in this pattern, helping to delineate sections and keep shaping accurate throughout.

Tension

The required tension is 17 stitches × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm. It is important to note that the row count is relatively high in proportion to the stitch count, which suggests the fabric has a firm, structured quality. Knitters should always work a tension swatch before beginning, as achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensuring the waistcoat reaches the intended dimensions, particularly given the shaped and asymmetric nature of the design.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern employs a combination of classic knitting stitches and shaping techniques suited to an intermediate knitter:

• Stocking stitch (St st): The primary fabric stitch, worked by knitting on right side rows and purling on wrong side rows, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Garter stitch: Worked by knitting every row on both right side and wrong side, producing a ridged, reversible fabric often used for borders, hems, and edgings
• K2tog (knit 2 together): A right-leaning decrease used in shaping
• SSK (slip, slip, knit): A left-leaning decrease that