The Easy Vest is all about simplicity, shape, and construction. Knitted from the bottom up using 1x1 rib trims and stocking stitch for the body, it's easy to knit and even easier to wear. 

 

This pattern provides easy-to-follow detailed instructions using the following techniques: Long-tail cast on, 1x1 rib stitch, stocking stitch, cast off, make 1, cast off in ribbing, picking up stitches, and invisible seaming.

Skill Level: Easy.

 

Sizing: 8 sizes (XS-4X) see size guide. Model wears size 2 (S).

 

Yarn: 1 strand of any DK weight yarn and 1 strand of any lace weight yarn held together. We have used: 

 

6 [7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11] balls of Lang Yarns Merino 120, colour 096 - 100% Merino Wool. (120m/131yds per 50g skein.)
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3 [3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6] balls of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair, Oat. - 70% Mohair, 30% Silk. (224m/246yds per 25g skein.)

 

or

 

7 [8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13] balls of Drops Merino Extra Fine - 100% Wool. (105m/115yds per 50g skein.)
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3 [4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6] balls of Drops Kid Silk - 73% Mohair, 25% silk. (210m/230yds per 25g skein.)

 

Suggested Needle Sizes: 

3.5mm/US 4 knitting needles

5mm/US 8 knitting needles

 

Gauge: 

In Stocking Stitch using 5mm/US 8 knitting needles:

10cm/4'' x 10cm/4'' = 18sts x 24 rows

 

Language: English

 

Order Info: This is a digital pdf download. 

Size	To Fit Chest	UK	US	S-M-L
1	71-76cm/28-30''	2-4	0-1	XS
2	81-86cm/32-34''	6-8	2-4	S
3	91-97cm/36-38''	10-12	6-8	M
4	102-107cm/40-42''	14-16	10-12	L
5	112-117cm/44-46''	18-20	14-16	XL/1X
6	122-127cm/48-50''	22-24	18-20	2X
7	132-137cm/52-54''	26-28	22-24	3X
8	142-147cm/56-58''	30-32	26-28	4X