Vest Knitting Pattern Melia
A vest knitting pattern for women.
Firstly this short vest knit pattern features a relaxed, amazingly trendy item.
Ideal for an all-day outfit, this vest is a short-line silhouette,
Secondly, it can be paired with everything, from tailored to casual pieces.
Moreover, the side slits give a fresh look to a basic crew neck vest.
In conclusion, It is an easy knitting pattern.
Finally knitted flat, this basic vest knitting pattern will be your favorite piece during cold days and nights.
This knitting pattern is a 17-page fully-detailed digital knitting pattern file that includes guided instructions step by step, some helpful photos and access to a series of video tutorials to help guide you through knitting the vest.
Vest Knitting Pattern Features
The crew neck short vest is a classic vest knitted flat.
Vest Knitting Pattern Skill level
Intermediate knitters
Techniques included
stockinette st, garter st, circular knitting, short row technique, decrease sts
Language
English
This knitting pattern is written in standard English
Measurements are in both cm and inches
Sizes
S / M / L / XL
Chest width measured flat (measured flat below armhole horizontally from edge to edge)
S= 47cm/18.7 inches
M=53cm/21 inches
L=59cm/23.4 inches
XL=65cm/25,8 inches
The sizes of the vest correspond to the following body measurements.
Bust at the fullest point
cm | inches | |
S | 82.5-86.5 | 32.5-34 |
M | 91.5-96.5 | 36-38 |
L | 101.5-106.5 | 40-42 |
XL | 114-119 | 45-47 |
Gauge
With 8mm (U.S 11) straight needles, 10.5 sts and 15 rows to 10X10cm (4X4inches) in stockinette stitch
Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm (4 inches), change to larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm (4 inches), change to smaller needle size.
Materials
- Yarn: Bora by Kangaroo 90% dralon,10%wool
230(260,290,320)gr
250(285,320,350)m, 275(310,350,3785)yards - *Yarn Alternatives
#DMC “Natura XL”, a cotton yarn for a summer option
#Drops “Snow”
#Bernat “Softee Chunky Tweeds”
#Lion Brand “Wool Ease Thick n Quick – Print”
#Cascade Yarns “Big Wheel” - A pair of 8mm (U.S 11) straight needles
- A pair of 6mm (U.S 10) and 60cm(24 inches) circular needles
- A tapestry needle
- A Marker (for the collar circular knitting)
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