Description

Rustic Vest – 1990s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL/2XL (40″–51½″ Finished Bust)

Cozy, textured, and endlessly wearable, this vintage knitting pattern brings the basketweave stitch to a relaxed, buttonless vest that layers easily over a sweater or turtleneck. Worked in one piece to the underarm in a heavier bulky yarn, it’s finished with a contrasting boucle edging around the entire body and armholes, plus a matching patch pocket for a rustic, handcrafted look. This 1990s textured stitch vest is an ideal project for anyone who loves cable cast-on and 3-needle bind-off techniques and wants a quick-knitting layering piece for cool weather.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked in one piece to the underarm using a cable cast-on for side shaping, then divided for fronts and back; shoulders joined with a 3-needle bind-off; body and armhole edging picked up and worked in a contrasting color, with a separately knitted patch pocket sewn on.
Finished Measurements: Underarm 40″, 42¾″, 45¾″, 48½″, 51½″; length 18″, 18″, 18½″, 19″, 19½″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a Basketweave Stitch chart included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, cable cast-on, 3-needle bind-off; Basketweave pattern stitch.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Brown Sheep Country Classic 100% wool (main color) — approximately 625–875 yds (20–28 oz / 565–795 g); Brown Sheep Fantasy Lace (Boucle) 100% wool (contrast color) — approximately 192 yds (2 balls).
Substitute Yarn: Modern bulky weight yarn such as Patons Highland Bulky Yarn.
Knitting Needles Size: US #10 (6 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge; US #8 (5 mm) circulars, 16″ (40 cm) and 29″ (74 cm).
Notions: Stitch markers, holders, black sewing thread for securing pocket and edging.
Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rows = 4″ (10 cm) over Basketweave Chart on larger needles.

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, r