Overlay

Relaxed fit, squishy fabric and an interesting play with colour and texture, what more could you want from a brioche knit!

The name overlay refers to the 2 layers of colour and pattern, overlaid on top of each other. By creating colour changes to each layer individually, you get an interesting interplay of colour and texture.

The pattern includes instructions for two versions: Pullover and Vest, with colour blocking designs for the back.

Design notes 

Overlay is worked in 2-colour brioche knitting. Body front and back are worked in pieces from bottom up, with an intarsia pattern. Shoulders are joined together with 3-needle cast-off and sides are seamed together with mattress stitch. Collar and sleeve stitches are picked up from neckline and sleeve openings and worked in the round.

Sizing and Fit:

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

TO FIT

80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm / 31.5 (35.5, 39.5, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55, 59, 63)" bust circumference with 20 cm / 8” positive ease. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished bust (fullest point) circumference:

99 (111, 120, 129, 140.5, 149.5, 161.5, 170.5, 179.5) cm / 39 (43.75, 47.25, 50.75, 55.5, 59, 63.5, 67, 70.5)"

Length (top of shoulder to hem):

47 (49.5, 51.5, 52, 53, 54, 55, 55.5, 56.5) cm 18.5 (19.5, 20.25, 20.5, 20.75, 21.25, 21.5, 22, 22.25)"

Sleeve length:

40.5 (40.5, 42, 42, 43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5) cm / 16 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18)"

Yarn

YARN A

4ply / fingering weight wool yarn in three colours.

Quantities for Pullover:

A1: 127 (141, 152, 171, 186, 197, 224, 236, 248) m / 139 (155, 167, 188, 204, 216, 245, 259, 272) yds.

A2: 911 (1032, 1138, 1229, 1351, 1436, 1556, 1665, 1770) m / 997 (1129, 1245, 1345, 1478, 1571, 1702, 1821, 1936) yds.

A3: 124 (152, 169, 183, 209, 225, 252, 269, 285) m / 136 (167, 185, 201, 229, 247, 276, 295, 312) yds.

Quantities for Vest:

A1: 171 (203, 226, 247, 272, 294, 323, 346, 370) m / 188 (223, 248, 271, 298, 322, 354, 379, 405) yds

A2: 402 (467, 517, 564, 619, 666, 725, 776, 828) m / 440 (511, 566, 617, 677, 729, 793, 849, 906) yds.

A3: 174 (206, 230, 251, 278, 300, 329, 352, 377) m / 191 (226, 252, 275, 305, 329, 360, 385, 413) yds.

YARN B

2ply / lace weight mohair silk yarn in two colours.

Quantities for Pullover:

B1: 127 (141, 152, 171, 186, 197, 224, 236, 248) m / 139 (155, 167, 188, 204, 216, 245, 259, 272) yds.

B2: 444 (511, 566, 609, 674, 717, 777, 833, 888) m / 486 (559, 619, 667, 738, 785, 850, 911, 972) yds.

Quantities for Vest:

B1: 171 (203, 226, 247, 272, 294, 323, 346, 370) m / 188 (223, 248, 271, 298, 322, 354, 379, 405) yds.

B2: 197 (229, 255, 278, 304, 328, 357, 382, 407) m / 216 (251, 279, 305, 333, 359, 391, 418, 446) yds.

The pullover sample is knit with: De Rerum Natura Albertine (90% Merino, 10% silk; 200m/219yds–50g) in Avoine (A1) and Creme (A2), Hedgehog Fibres Sock (90% Merino, 10% nylon; 400m/438yds–100g) in Highlighter (A3) and Kremke Soul Wool Silky Kid (72% mohair,28% silk; 210m/230yds–25g) in Camel (B1) and Light Camel (B2).

The vest sample is knit with: Pirate Purl Yarns Blackbeard (70% Polwarth, 30% Silk; 400m/437yds–100g) (A1), Woolfolk Tynd (100% Merino; 204m/223yds–50g) in Ivory (A2), Filcolana Arwetta (80% Merino, 20% nylon; 210m/230yds–50g) in Mustard (A3), Melbourne City Dyeworks Lace (72% mohair, 28% Silk; 420m/459yds–50g) (B1) and Kremke Soul Wool Silky Kid in Camel (B2).

Needles 

3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length depending on size worked.

4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length depending on size worked and 40-60cm / 16-24” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.

Spare 4mm / US 6 double pointed or circular needle Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions

2 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapesty needle

Gauge

13.5 sts & 46 rows = 10cm / 4” in 2-colour brioche on 4mm needles after blocking

Techniques

• Italian tubular CO
• 2-colour Brioche worked flat
• 2-colour Brioche in the round
• Intarsia
• W&t short rows
• 3-needle BO
• Brioche decreases
• Stretchy and basic BO

Skill level:

Intermediate+