Typical Vest

The construction of this knit is as follows: The back is first knit top down (break the yarn), then the front left and right shoulders are knitted onto the back, and then connected to knit the front portion of the top. These two sections are connected and the body is knit flat. All collar and armhole edges are knitted separately.

NOTE: This pattern is for private use only, and may not be copied or resold. Knitted products from this pattern may not be sold.

YARN: 

DK - Aran weight 

Suggested: 1 strand of Drops Lima Yarn (50g = 100m/109yd) + 1 strands Drops Kid Mohair (25g = 210m/230yds)

AMOUNT: *THESE ARE ESTIMATES*

DK weight (1 strand): 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g 

Lace weight (1 strand): 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (125) 125 (125) 150 g

GAUGE: 

15 stitches x 21 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm on 5 mm stockinette stitch

MATERIALS: 

5.0 mm | 80 cm circular needles

4.5 mm | 80 cm circular needles

4.5 mm | 40 cm circular needles

Fabric Needle

4 Buttons (20 mm)

SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 90 (95) 105 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 cm

The slipover is designed with 10 cm positive ease. The circumference is 10 cm larger than your specific bust circumference.

LENGTH: 49 (51) 53 (55) 57 (59) 61 (63) 65 cm

SAMPLE: Model is wearing a Size Medium. Bust Size: 93 cm, Height: 5'8.

LEVEL: 

Intermediate, 4/5 Difficulty

TECHNIQUES/VIDEO LINKS:

Picking up Stitches  

M1R, M1L 

German Short Row 

1x1 Tubular Bind Off 

Double Knitting

Cast-on Collar

Button Hole