Pigeon Themed DK Weight Knitted Vest Pattern

Welcome to the Pigeon Themed DK Weight Knitted Vest Pattern! This pattern will guide you through creating a cute and cozy vest with an adorable pigeon design. Let's get started!

Materials:

• Yarn: DK weight yarn in the following colors: 100g of gray (Color A), 50g of white (Color B), small amounts of black (Color C), and yellow (Color D).
• US Needle Size: 6 (4.0mm)
• UK Old Needle Size: 8
• Metric Needle Size: 4.0mm

Gauge:

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• P2tog: Purl two stitches together
• St(s): Stitch(es)

Pigeon Themed Vest Pattern:

Front:

Using Color A, cast on 80 (88, 96) stitches.

Work in stockinette stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side) until the piece measures 10 (11, 12) inches from the cast-on edge.

Shape Armholes:

Next row (RS): Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.

Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9) inches from the bind-off edge.

Shape Neck:

Next row (RS): Knit 36 (40, 44), turn, leaving remaining stitches unworked.

Continue on these 36 (40, 44) stitches, working in stockinette stitch, until neck measures 6 (6.5, 7) inches from the bind-off edge.

Next row (RS): K2tog, knit to end of row.

Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures the same length as the back.

Back Neck Slit:

Next row (RS): K2, bind off 2 stitches, knit to end of row.

Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures the same length as the front.

Bind off all stitches.

Back:

Using Color A, cast on 80 (88, 96) stitches.

Work in stockinette stitch until the piece measures the same length as the front.

Bind off all stitches.

Pigeon Motif:

Using Color B and a duplicate stitch technique, embroider the pigeon motif onto the front of the vest. You can use the chart provided here as a guide.

Assembly:

With right sides facing, sew the front and back pieces together at the shoulders using mattress stitch.

Attach Color C for the collar and Color D for the armhole edging.

Collar:

With RS facing and Color C, pick up and knit stitches evenly around the neck opening. Work in 1x1 rib (K1, P1) for 1 inch. Bind off all stitches.

Armhole Edging:

With RS facing and Color D, pick up and knit stitches evenly around the armhole. Work in 1x1 rib (K1, P1) for 0.5 inches. Bind off all stitches.

Weave in any loose ends and gently block your vest to ensure proper shape and size.

Congratulations! You've completed your pigeon themed DK weight knitted vest. Enjoy wearing it or give it as a thoughtful gift!