Ribbed Lace Vest Pattern
This elegant ribbed lace vest is perfect for layering in all seasons. The combination of ribbing and lace creates a flattering drape that will elevate any outfit. The pattern is designed for intermediate level knitters and uses basic knit and purl stitches along with yarn overs and decreases to create the lace panel.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, AU: 10ply), approximately 500g (400m/440yds)
- Needles: US 8 (UK 6, 5mm) circular needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge:
20 stitches x 28 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch
Size:
One size fits most
Instructions:
- Cast on 100 stitches
- Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches
- Begin lace panel: Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, k1
- Row 2 (WS): Purl across
- Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until lace panel measures 10 inches
- Continue in stockinette stitch until vest measures 18 inches from cast on edge
- Shape armholes: Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows
- Decrease row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1
- Repeat Decrease row every 4th row 5 more times
- Continue even until armhole measures 8 inches, ending with a RS row
- Cast off all stitches
- Finishing: Sew side seams and weave in ends
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