king of diamonds - patterns - Image 1
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 2
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 3
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 4
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 5
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 1
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 2
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 3
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 4
king of diamonds - patterns - Image 5

Finished Measurements:

To fit: 30 (32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50) (52, 54, 56, 58) (60, 62, 64, 66)” [75 (80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105) (110, 1115, 120, 125) (130, 135, 140, 145) (150 ,155, 160, 165) cm]

Finished Circumference: 33 (35¼, 37¾, 38½) (41½, 43¾, 45¼) (47¾, 49¼, 51½, 53¾) (56, 57¾, 60, 61½) (63¾, 66, 67½, 70)” [84 (89.5, 96, 98) (105.5, 111, 115) (121.5, 125, 131, 136.5) (142, 146.5, 152.5, 156) (162, 167.5, 174, 178) cm]

Suggested ease: positive 2-4” [5-10 cm]. 

Yarn:

Tern by Quince & Co
(75% wool, 25% silk; 221yd [202m]/50g)
6 (6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 11) (12, 12, 12, 13) skeins in Navy

Approximately 1170 (1220, 1315, 1335) (1440, 1535, 1585) (1665, 1770, 1960, 2035) (2170, 2220, 2280, 2335) (2475, 2535, 2620, 2695) yds [1070 (1115, 1200, 1220) (1315, 1405, 1450) (1520, 1620, 1790, 1860) (1985, 2030, 2085, 2135) (2265, 2320, 2395, 2465) m]

Needles:

Size A for body and sleeves
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Or size to obtain gauge

Size B for hem, neck and cuffs
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 1 [2.25 mm] 
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 1 [2.25 mm]
Or one size smaller than A

Gauge:

21 sts and 31 rows = 4” [10cm] in stockinette stitch, blocked
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10cm] in Twin Rib, blocked
One repeat of Spade Pattern = 4¾” [12 cm] wide, blocked

Construction:

The turtleneck is worked from the top down, beginning with the saddle shoulders. Stitches are picked up from the saddles for the front and back and worked to the underarm. The sleeves and body are separated and worked down from the underarm to the hem. Stitches are picked up for the turtleneck and worked in the round.

Skills Required:

Picking up sts, backward loop cast on and basic dec and inc.

king of diamonds

Mother of Purl

Designed thoughtfully and meticulously by Mother of Purl, the King of Diamond vest is soon to be your next favorite piece to be worn in all seasons. Knit in our fingering weight, 100% wool Finch,  the vest begins bottom up in three pieces and is seamed, with a slip stitch textured diamond motif up the front panels and finished with a clean i-cord edge and five 13/16" (2cm) buttons

From the Designer:
The King of Pentacles is ruled by earth and fire in the tarot, grounded, stable, and abundant the King of pentacles rules from a place of rooted passion. The king of pentacles has all their ducks in a row, has a plan and shows up ready to do the work, the soul work that is. When you wear this garment be confident, you got this! The king of Pentacles knows how to get stuff done, and how to climb the mountains to achieve their soul’s desire. they’re well equipped and ready for the task at hand, that’s you, when you wear this garment.

BUY ON RAVELRY

This pattern is also available as part of the complete Two Pair Collection.

Mother of Purl Philosophy:
Lauren McElroy is a queer, Black, experimental fiber artist currently working in knitwear design, dyeing, punch needle embroidery, and on themselves.It is Lauren's highest intention that their work be meaningful, healing, and to ease suffering in the world. Lauren has been published in interweave knits, vogue knitting, making magazine, spin off magazine, knitstrips interactive knitting, ply magazine, and is a season 7 Knitstar.

Finished Measurements:

To fit: 30 (32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50) (52, 54, 56, 58) (60, 62, 64, 66)” [75 (80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105) (110, 1115, 120, 125) (130, 135, 140, 145) (150 ,155, 160, 165) cm]

Finished Circumference: 33 (35¼, 37¾, 38½) (41½, 43¾, 45¼) (47¾, 49¼, 51½, 53¾) (56, 57¾, 60, 61½) (63¾, 66, 67½, 70)” [84 (89.5, 96, 98) (105.5, 111, 115) (121.5, 125, 131, 136.5) (142, 146.5, 152.5, 156) (162, 167.5, 174, 178) cm]

Suggested ease: positive 2-4” [5-10 cm]. 

Yarn:

Tern by Quince & Co
(75% wool, 25% silk; 221yd [202m]/50g)
6 (6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 11) (12, 12, 12, 13) skeins in Navy

Approximately 1170 (1220, 1315, 1335) (1440, 1535, 1585) (1665, 1770, 1960, 2035) (2170, 2220, 2280, 2335) (2475, 2535, 2620, 2695) yds [1070 (1115, 1200, 1220) (1315, 1405, 1450) (1520, 1620, 1790, 1860) (1985, 2030, 2085, 2135) (2265, 2320, 2395, 2465) m]

Needles:

Size A for body and sleeves
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Or size to obtain gauge

Size B for hem, neck and cuffs
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 1 [2.25 mm] 
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 1 [2.25 mm]
Or one size smaller than A

Gauge:

21 sts and 31 rows = 4” [10cm] in stockinette stitch, blocked
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10cm] in Twin Rib, blocked
One repeat of Spade Pattern = 4¾” [12 cm] wide, blocked

Construction:

The turtleneck is worked from the top down, beginning with the saddle shoulders. Stitches are picked up from the saddles for the front and back and worked to the underarm. The sleeves and body are separated and worked down from the underarm to the hem. Stitches are picked up for the turtleneck and worked in the round.

Skills Required:

Picking up sts, backward loop cast on and basic dec and inc.