Lazy Vest in Garter Stitch – Free Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Free PDF download – Knit a relaxed, collared vest from the bottom up in easy garter stitch. Made with worsted weight yarn on US #8 (5 mm) needles, this no-fuss pullover-style vest comes in sizes S through 3X for a comfortably oversized, lazy-day fit.
Description
Lazy Vest in Garter Stitch – Free Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X (36″–56″ bust)

This is the kind of vest you reach for without thinking twice. A relaxed, collared silhouette with short sleeves, it’s built entirely in garter stitch, so there’s no purling to track and no complicated shaping to fuss over. It’s an easy-beginner knitting pattern that still turns out a genuinely wearable, textured piece — ideal for anyone who wants a cozy worsted yarn project that knits up fast and layers over almost anything.

Download Free Pattern: Lazy Vest
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Worked flat from the bottom up in garter stitch, with a folded collar and short sleeves.
Finished Measurements: Bust (buttoned) 36″ {40-44-48-52-56}” / 92 {101.5-112-122-132-142} cm.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms.
Stitches: Garter stitch throughout.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Worsted or similar wool/acrylic worsted (220 yds/200 m, 3.5 oz/100 g per skein); 5 {6-7-8-8-9} skeins depending on size.
Knitting Needles Size: US #8 (5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends.
Gauge: 16 sts in garter stitch = 4″/10 cm.
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