Cropped Vest with Stripes Pattern

Description:

Create a stylish cropped vest with stripes using this knitting pattern. This pattern is perfect for intermediate level knitters looking for a fun and fashionable project.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors - approximately 300g in total.
• Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size:

One size fits most (adult)

Instructions:

1. Using Color A, cast on 80 stitches.
2. Knit in 2x2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to Color B and knit in stockinette stitch for 8 inches.
4. Switch back to Color A and knit in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the piece measures 16 inches from the cast on edge, ending with Color B.
6. Shape armholes: Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
7. Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 6 inches from the start of the armhole shaping.
8. Shape shoulders: Bind off 8 stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
9. Repeat for the other shoulder.
10. Join side seams using mattress stitch.

Finish off any remaining yarn tails and weave in ends.