Description

This basic men’s V-neck vest pattern is perfect for beginner knitters or for anyone who wants to use self-patterning yarns, highly textured yarns, or yarn that just needs to be the star of the show. The pattern's blank canvas is also great for stripes or embroidered embellishments. Knit in two pieces and seamed and edged with Sand Stitch Rib. Collar and armhole edges are worked in the round. (Makes at least 40 different vests!)

Finished Measurements

38 (40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 58, 62, 66)” [96.5 (101.5, 106.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm]

Materials

• Yarn for chosen gauge
• US needle size needed to achieve gauge, one pair straights and one 16” circular
• Stitch holders (2)
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Gauge

Sport weight: 24 sts & 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking
DK weight: 20 sts & 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking
Worsted weight: 16 sts & 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking
Bulky weight: 12 sts & 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking

Skills Used

Seaming, decreases, picking up stitches, knitting in the round

Yarn Used: Cascade Rustic (79% wool, 21% linen): 196 yds, color #80

Construction

Knit in two pieces and seamed and edged with Sand Stitch Rib. Collar and armhole edges are knit in the round. (Makes at least 40 different vests!)