Simply the Vest V-Neck Knitting Pattern
Introducing a v-neck version of the fan favorite Simply the Vest! This classic vest features a v-neck collar, split hem, and a little more positive ease than the original. This pattern is straightforward with a few interesting details and new techniques to keep knitters engaged. Wear it over a t-shirt in the autumn, a turtleneck in the winter, or collared shirt for a little more polished look!
About the Pattern
Skill Level
Intermediate
Yarn
Sample:
- Great Bay Wool Works Marled Farm Yarn (100% wool; DK or light worsted; 200yds / 100g). Undyed.
- 663 (762, 847, 952, 1038), 1149 (1237, 1353, 1444, 1565) yd
- 606 (697, 774, 870, 950), 1051 (1131, 1238, 1320, 1431) m
Alternate Yarn Suggestions:
- Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks
- Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
- Ula + Lia Baby Camel Wool DK
- The Fibre Co Cumbria
Needles
- US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles, or size to obtain stockinette stitch gauge
- US 6 (4mm) circular needles, or size to obtain ribbing gauge
Notions
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Removable stitch marker
- Cable needle
Gauge
- 20 sts and 25 rows = 4”/10cm, in stockinette stitch worked flat on larger needles, blocked
- 18 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10cm in 2x2 ribbing worked in the round on smaller needles, blocked
Finished Measurements
- Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)
- 32 (36, 40, 44, 48), 52 (56, 60, 64, 68)” finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 2–4” of positive ease
- 80 (90, 100, 110, 120), 130 (140, 150, 160, 170)cm finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 5–10cm of positive ease
- Sample shown is Size 3 on 39”/98cm bust
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked from the top down, starting with the front and back pieces knit flat separately and then joined in the round at the underarm. The ribbed hem is then split to work flat as well. The sleeve cuffs and collar are picked up and knit in the round.
This pattern is available in English.
This is a digital download, and it cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.