Pigeon Themed DK Weight Knitted Vest Pattern

Stay cozy and stylish with this pigeon themed knitted vest. Made with DK weight yarn, this versatile vest is perfect for layering. The pattern features a unique pigeon motif, making it a fun project for bird lovers.

Materials

• DK weight yarn (approx. 500-600 yards)
• US size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
• US size 4 (3.5mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers

Gauge

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) with larger needles.

Sizes

This pattern is available in the following sizes: S (M, L, XL).

Instructions

Back

1. Using the larger needles, cast on 80 (90, 100, 110) stitches.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 12 (14, 16, 18) inches.
3. Next row: Bind off the center 32 (34, 36, 38) stitches for the neck.
4. Continue working each side separately.
5. Next row: Bind off 2 stitches at the neck edge once.
6. Repeat the previous row every other row 4 more times.
7. Work even until the armhole measures 6 (7, 8, 9) inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong side row.
8. Bind off all stitches.

Front

Work the same as the back until the armhole measures 4 (5, 6, 7) inches from the cast-on edge. Place the next 24 (26, 28, 30) stitches on hold for the neck.

Right Front

1. With the right side facing, rejoin yarn to the remaining stitches.
2. Next row: Bind off 2 stitches at the neck edge once.
3. Work even until the armhole measures the same as the back, ending with a wrong side row.
4. Bind off all stitches.

Left Front

Work the same as the right front, reversing all shaping.

Assembling

Using mattress stitch, sew the shoulder seams. Sew the side seams.

Pigeon Motif

To add the pigeon motif, choose a contrasting color yarn and embroidery it onto the front of the vest using duplicate stitch or surface embroidery techniques. You can use the included chart as a guide for the pigeon design.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends and block the vest to measurements.