Top Down Sleeveless Women's Vest with High Collar Knitting Pattern

Description:

This knitting pattern provides detailed instructions for knitting a stylish and cozy sleeveless vest for women with a high collar. The vest is knitted seamlessly from the top down, making it easy and fun to knit!

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran), approximately 400g (Imperial) / 400g (Metric)
Needles: US 8 (UK 6) / 5mm (Metric) circular needles in 16" and 24" lengths
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizing:

This pattern is written in one size to fit a women's size medium. The finished garment measures approximately 36" bust circumference. Instructions are included for customizing the fit.

Instructions:

Using the long circular needles, cast on 90 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work in 1x1 rib stitch (K1, P1) for 2 inches.
Switch to stockinette stitch and knit every round until the piece measures 8 inches from the cast on edge.
Divide for armholes: Place a marker after 45 stitches, then knit the next 45 stitches onto scrap yarn to hold for the front. Join a new ball of yarn and knit the remaining 45 stitches for the back.
Continue knitting in stockinette stitch back and forth on the back stitches only for 4 inches.
Shape the shoulders by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Place the front stitches back onto the needles and rejoin the yarn. Knit in stockinette stitch for 4 more inches.
Join the front and back pieces by knitting across all stitches.
Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 inches, then switch to rib stitch for 1 inch.
Bind off all stitches loosely in rib stitch.
Weave in ends and block your finished vest to shape.

Enjoy your cozy and stylish sleeveless vest with a high collar!