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Walnut Leaf Vest – Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Add elegant, trans-seasonal texture to your wardrobe with this original Red Basket Crafts knitting pattern for a two-button vest in a graceful leaf lace stitch. Worked in worsted weight wool (6–10 skeins, approx. 660–1,100 yards) on US #8 needles, this bottom-up vest is available in Women’s S through XXL (34–50″ chest).
Description
Walnut Vest in Leaf Lace Stitch – Original Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Sizes: Women’s S, M, L, XL, XXL — Chest 34–50″ (86–127 cm)
A vest that works as hard as it looks beautiful — that’s the quiet appeal of this leaf lace knitting pattern. The Walnut Vest is an original Red Basket Crafts design that layers a flowing double leaf motif down the center against panels of reverse stockinette stitch, creating a garment that transitions effortlessly from cool autumn afternoons to layered winter styling. With two-button closure, rolled front edges, and a shaped neckline, this intermediate knitted vest pattern rewards careful knitting with a result that feels genuinely handcrafted and heirloom-worthy.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in 3 pieces (right front, left front, and back) from the bottom up; seamed at finish. Features 7 double leaf lacy motifs from hem to underarm, transitioning to garter stitch panels and a shaped top leaf motif at the neckline and shoulders.
Finished Measurements: Chest (including rolled edge): 34, 38, 42, 46, 50″ (86–127 cm). Length (hem to shoulder): 20–22″ (50–56 cm). Armhole depth: 7–9″ (18–23 cm).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms with full row-by-row instructions (including metric equivalents) ; no charts.
Stitches: Double leaf motif (yarn overs, ssk, k2tog decreases), reverse stockinette stitch, garter stitch, rolled edge, two-row buttonholes.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Worsted medium weight wool — 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins × 110 yds/100 m per skein (approx. 660–1,100 yards total) by brands such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn, Lion Brand Worsted Yarn, Cascade Yarns Worsted.
Knitting Needles Size: US #8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles; US #10 (6 mm) needle for cast-on only.
Notions: 2 buttons, 2 stitch markers, yarn needle for seaming.
Gauge: 16 sts/22 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette stitch; 18 sts/22 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in leaf stitch stripe.
This is an original PDF knitting pattern by Red Basket Crafts
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The instructions have been carefully written and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.
