Fundamental Women's Vest
This basic women’s V-neck vest pattern is perfect for beginner knitters or 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 edge are worked in the round. (Makes at least 40 different vests!)
Finished Measurements
31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67)” [78.5 (89, 99, 109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150, 160, 170) 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 & 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking
Bulky weight: 12 sts & 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, after blocking
Skills Used
Seaming, decreases, picking up stitches, knitting in the round
Yarn Used: Schaefer Sandra (78% cotton, 22% rayon): 225 yds, color Florence Nightingale
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 48 different vests!)