Scarf and Shawl Collared Waistcoats in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed with Wool - 7797- Downloadable PDF

Scarf and Shawl Collared Waistcoats in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed – Pattern 7797

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield includes three separate designs worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed with Wool: a Shawl Collar Waistcoat, a V Neck Waistcoat, and a Scarf. Rated as an intermediate level project, the pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable working with cables and shaping, and who are ready to tackle garment construction beyond basic beginner projects. All three designs share the same warm, textured character of Aran-weight yarn, making them ideal companions as a coordinated knitwear set.

The Shawl Collar Waistcoat

The Shawl Collar Waistcoat is a sleeveless, fitted garment featuring a generously draped shawl collar that frames the neckline with a soft, cosy finish. This style of collar is knitted as an integral part of the front bands or picked up and worked separately, creating a wide, folded lapel effect that adds both warmth and visual interest. The waistcoat is designed to fit bust sizes ranging from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), with actual measurements spanning approximately 90 cm to 141 cm and a full length of 70 cm to 83 cm depending on size. This inclusive size range makes it accessible to a wide range of knitters.

It is worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 695, requiring 1 to 2 x 400g balls depending on size. The tweed fleck in the yarn adds a classic, rustic quality to the finished fabric, complementing the traditional Aran aesthetic of the design.

The V Neck Waistcoat

The V Neck Waistcoat offers a more tailored, classic silhouette with a clean V-shaped neckline that makes it a versatile layering piece suitable for both casual and smart occasions. Like the shawl collar version, it is sleeveless and shaped to the body, with the same generous size range from 81/86 cm to 132/137 cm bust and matching length measurements. The V neck is typically achieved through careful front neck shaping, with stitches decreased gradually on each front piece to form the characteristic angled opening.

This waistcoat is knitted in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 709, again requiring 1 to 2 x 400g balls depending on the size being made. The neckband and armhole edgings are typically worked in a neat ribbing to give a polished, professional finish to the garment edges.

The Scarf

The Scarf is a straightforward accessory design measuring approximately 22 x 155 cm (8¾ x 61 in), making it a generously long and practical piece. It is an excellent project for knitters who wish to practise Aran-weight fabric construction or who want a quicker make to complement the waistcoats. The scarf is worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 696 and requires just 1 x 400g ball of yarn.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, all three designs draw on a range of classic knitting techniques. Knitters can expect to work with the following:

• Aran-weight fabric construction – creating a dense, warm, and structured knitted fabric characteristic of traditional Aran knitwear
• Cable knitting – using a cable needle to cross stitches and create twisted rope or panel effects typical of Aran designs
• Ribbing – commonly used for welts, cuffs, neckbands, and armhole edgings to provide stretch and a neat finish
• Garment shaping – including armhole shaping, shoulder shaping, and neck shaping through increases and decreases
• Shawl collar construction – working a wide, folded collar that drapes softly around the neckline
• V neck shaping – grad