Description

Tweedy Vest – Easy Collared Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Sizes: Women’s S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL (Bust 36″–56″)

Bring a touch of country-chic polish to your knitting wardrobe with this easy garter stitch vest pattern. The Tweedy Vest features a neat turn-down collar and a contrast border trim that elevates it beyond the ordinary — a classic collared vest knitting pattern that works equally well for holiday gatherings, weekend layering, or office-casual dressing. Worked in worsted weight yarn with a simple combination of knit, purl, and basic decrease stitches, this short sleeveless vest is an ideal project for confident beginners and easy-intermediate knitters who want a garment with a touch of everyday elegance.

SKILL LEVEL

Easy intermediate

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 and the collar is worked long the edges of the fronts and neck. on long circular needles a

PATTERN STYLE

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

STITCHES

Knit, purl, k2tog, yo

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (not incl. border/overlap): 36{40-44-48-52-56}”/91{102-112-122-132-142} cm
Length (hem to shoulder): 23”/58.5 cm

*Numbers for sizes are given in brackets in the following order: S {M-L-XL-2XL-3XL}*

YARN

Worsted medium-weight wool or acrylic or blend yarn (110yds/100m,1.75oz/50g per skein), such as Lion Brand Worsted or Cascade Yarns 220 Worsted:
6 {7-8-9-10-11} skeins in main color
and 1 {1-2-2-2-2} skeins in border color
Total 7 {8-10-11-12-13} skeins

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES and Optional Hook

US #8 (5 mm) straight needles 10-14”/25-35 cm
or circular needle 24”/60 cm for main knit,
Long US #8 circular needle 35”/89 cm for front border,
US #7 (4.5mm) circular needle 24”/60 cm or dp needles for armhole edging, (optional) crochet hook for button loop

NOTIONS

Waste yarn to hold stitches, locking markers, yarn needle for seams, (optional) button

GAUGE

16 sts = 4″/10 cm in garter stitch

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This is a digital PDF knitting pattern

Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.