1107 Arroyo - Waistcoat Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Westfield

1107 Arroyo - Women's Waistcoat Knitting Pattern

Garment Overview

The 1107 Arroyo is a sophisticated popover vest designed by Julie Turjoman, crafted as a versatile layering piece ideal for cool summer evenings and three-season wear. This intermediate-level knitting pattern features a deep V-neckline and split hem that frame the garment's primary textural element. The design balances subtle visual interest with understated elegance, making it suitable for both casual and dressed-up occasions.

Construction Techniques

This waistcoat is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, worked primarily flat on needles with strategic sections worked in the round. The pattern incorporates slip-stitch texture on the body, which creates visual depth while maintaining the soft drape characteristic of the yarn. The deep V-neckline and split hem are worked in the main color, providing subtle emphasis and framing for the textured body sections.

Stitch Work and Texture

The primary stitch technique featured in this pattern is slip-stitch work, which creates a refined texture across the body of the vest. This slip-stitch patterning is complemented by the natural drape of the yarn, allowing the texture to remain subtle rather than bold. The combination of slip-stitch texture with the yarn's inherent qualities creates a sophisticated visual effect that works equally well in solid or coordinating colorways.

Yarn and Materials

The Arroyo pattern calls for Valley Yarns Westfield, a luxurious DK-weight yarn composed of 60% Extrafine Merino Wool, 20% Silk, and 20% Yak. This blend contributes to the garment's soft drape and three-season wearability. The pattern uses two coordinating colors: the main color (MC) and a contrasting color (CC). The sample shown features Natural (#100) as the main color paired with Blush (#108) as the contrast color. Yarn requirements range from 3 to 9 balls of the main color and 3 to 5 balls of the contrast color, depending on size.

Needles and Tools

This pattern requires US 6 (4.00 mm) circular needles in 24-32" length, appropriate for the DK-weight yarn and the garment's construction method combining flat and in-the-round sections.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

• Available sizes: XS through 5XL (nine sizes total)
• Finished bust measurements range from 33½" (XS) to 65½" (5XL)
• Pattern includes 4-6" positive ease for comfortable layering wear
• Sample shown in Size S

Skill Level

Rated as Intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with slip-stitch textures, manage shaping, and coordinate multiple construction techniques including both flat and circular knitting sections.