V-Neck Vest Knitting Pattern

Description

This knitting pattern will guide you through the creation of a stylish V-neck vest that is perfect for layering over shirts or dresses. The pattern includes detailed instructions and step-by-step photos to help you along the way.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran, Metric 10 ply), 500g in main color and 100g in contrasting color
• Knitting Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) and US 6 (UK 8, Metric 4mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US 8 needles

Size:

Finished Bust Measurements: 36 (40, 44, 48) inches

Instructions:

1. Using the main color and US 8 needles, cast on 90 (100, 110, 120) stitches.
2. Work in rib stitch (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to US 6 needles and stockinette stitch.
4. Knit even until piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15) inches from cast on edge.
5. Shape V-neck: Work across 25 (28, 31, 34) stitches, place marker, bind off center 40 (44, 48, 52) stitches, work to end.
6. Working each side separately, decrease 1 stitch at the neck edge every other row 3 times.
7. Work even until piece measures same as back.
8. Join yarn at neck edge, bind off 4 stitches, work to end.
9. Decrease 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 3 times.
10. Work even until piece measures same as front.
11. Join shoulder seams.
12. Pick up stitches around armhole and neck edge, work in rib stitch for 1 inch.
13. Bind off in rib stitch.
14. Weave in ends and block the finished vest.

Enjoy your new V-neck vest!

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