Free Pattern Friday – Tincture Vest

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing knitted Tincture vest

Today, the Tincture Vest knitted in Vireo (pattern link here).

Talk about summertime style! Aubrey Busek’s versatile textured beauty features contrast-colored accents, a cozy fit, and easily doubles as a tank.

As is standard with our designs, Tincture is size-inclusive, running from XS to 5X. It uses my favorite construction: bottom up, in the round. And that texture!

Woman wearing textured Tincture vest

It’s an eight row repeat that’s very rhythmic and easy to get into, and it makes such a beautiful fabric! And the choice of yarn for this really makes that fabric glow.

Skeins of Vireo yarn

Vireo is made of 80% plant-based Tencel and 20% wool. The Tencel helps it stays cool in the summer, and gives it fabulous drape and stitch definition. The wool gives it a touch of springiness that’s just right for this piece.

I love this in the original 113 Macaron and 114 Jade Necklace. Just looking at the colors cools me down.

Three skeins of Vireo yarn
clockwise from top: 109 Featherlight, 107 Apricot Tart, 108 Marmelade

But Vireo has a lot of possibilities. A combination of any of these tones, Vireo colors 107 through 109, would look great. It reminds me of summertime peaches!

No matter what you choose for your Tincture, we know you’ll have a great time knitting it.

Have a great weekend, and keep crafting!

-Heather Hill