Description

Novice Garter Vest – Easy Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Sizes: Women’s XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

Sometimes the most satisfying knit is the one that lets you focus entirely on the rhythm of the needles. This beginner-friendly garter stitch vest knitting pattern is exactly that — a sleeveless, buttonless pullover worked in nothing but knit stitches, row after satisfying row. The triangle-edge V-neckline adds just enough visual interest to make it a standout layering piece for cooler weather or transitional styling, while the forgiving worsted weight fabric knits up quickly in sizes ranging from XS all the way through 4XL. A perfect first garment project for the novice knitter ready to graduate from scarves.

LEVEL OF SKILLS

Beginner

CONSTRUCTION

Worked  in 3 separate pieces (the left and right fronts and the back) in knit rows from the bottom up. The finished pieces are seamed.

PATTERN STYLE

Written in standard US knitting terms, with a full stitch guide and abbreviations included. Supplemented with metric measurements.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

*Numbers for sizes are given in the order and brackets as follows: {XS, S, M} [L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL]

Chest (not incl. front overlap): {32, 36, 40} [44, 48, 52, 56, 60] inches/ {81, 92, 102} [112, 122, 132, 142, 152] cm

Length (center back): {22, 22, 22} [23, 23, 24, 24, 24] inches/ {56, 56, 56} [58, 58, 61, 61, 61] cm

RECOMMENDED YARN

Cascade Yarns 220 Merino (220yds/200m, 3.5oz/100g per skein): {4, 5, 5} [6, 6, 7, 7, 8] skeins
Substitute: Worsted medium-weight (4) wool/acrylic yarn (210-220 yds/192-200 m, 3.5 oz/100 g per skein): {4, 5, 5} [6, 6, 7, 7, 8] skeins

RECOMMENDED KNITTING NEEDLES

For main knit:
Sizes XS, S, M, L: US #8 (5 mm) straight needles (10-14”/25-36 cm)
Sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL: US #8 (5 mm) straight needles (14”/36 cm) to work fronts and US #8 (5 mm) circular needle (24-36”/60-90 cm) to work back piece (alternatively, circular needle alone may be used to work all pieces)

For cast-on:
US #10 (6 mm) straight or circular needle of above lengths for respective sizes (alternatively, #8 needle may be used for this task if you cast on loosely)

GAUGE

16 sts = 4″/10 cm in garter stitch

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This is a digital PDF knitting pattern

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