Unisex Sweater Vest Knitting Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply)
• Needles: US size 8 (UK: size 6, Metric: 5mm) circular needles, 16" in length
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size

This pattern is written in one size, to fit most adults. Finished bust: 38 inches

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions

Back

1. CO 92 stitches.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and continue until the piece measures 14 inches from the CO edge.

Front

1. CO 46 stitches.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and continue until the piece measures 9 inches from the CO edge.

Neck Shaping

Continue working on the front piece only.

1. Next row (RS): K15, join a new ball of yarn, BO 16 stitches, K15.
2. Work each side separately.
3. Continue in stockinette stitch until each side measures 10 inches from the CO edge.

Shoulder Shaping

Continue working on each side separately.

1. First row (RS): BO 5 stitches, knit to end.
2. Second row (WS): Purl.
3. Repeat these 2 rows 2 more times.
4. BO all stitches.

Finishing

1. With the wrong sides facing each other, sew the shoulder seams together using the mattress stitch.
2. With circular needles, pick up 60 stitches along the armhole edges.
3. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.
4. BO all stitches in ribbing pattern.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the other armhole.
6. Weave in all loose ends and block your finished vest.