Description

Heather Blue Vest – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 34½″, 37″, 39″, 41″, 42½″ Bust

There’s a quiet elegance to a well-shaped V-neck vest, and this vintage knitting pattern delivers it with a delicate eyelet rib pattern running the full length of the piece. Small, evenly spaced eyelets create a subtle lace effect against a soft heathered blue backdrop, while shaped armholes and a V-neckline finished in ribbing give this vest a tailored, wear-anywhere silhouette. It’s a lovely layering pattern for anyone who enjoys eyelet lace knitting and wants a project with just enough shaping to stay interesting from start to finish.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and front worked flat and separately in Eyelet Rib pattern with shaped armholes and a V-neck split worked with two balls of yarn at once; shoulders seamed, then neckband and armhole bands picked up and worked in ribbing (neckband worked in rounds on a circular needle).
Finished Measurements: Bust 34½″ (37″, 39″, 41″, 42½″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms.
Stitches: Knit, purl, k2tog, sykp (special abbreviation: with yarn in front, sl 1 as if to purl, yo, k1, psso), 2-stitch traveling twist (k2 tbl).

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Reynold’s “Kitten” — 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls, 50 g each.
Substitute Yarn: Worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran.
Knitting Needles Size: US 6 and US 8, plus a 16″ US 6 circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle and a stitch holder.
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in Eyelet Rib pattern.

This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.