Create a stylish V-neck vest with a beautiful wavy lace pattern using DK weight yarn.
Materials
- Yarn: DK weight yarn (US: 3, UK: 11)
- Knitting Needles: US 6 (UK 8, 4mm) and US 8 (UK 6, 5mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Gauge
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US 6 needles
Size
This pattern is available in sizes S (M, L, XL) corresponding to chest measurements of 34 (38, 42, 46) inches.
Instructions
Back Panel
- Using US 6 needles, cast on 80 (90, 100, 110) stitches.
- Work in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
- Begin wavy lace pattern:
Row 1: *K2, yo, ssk, k6, k2tog, yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 2 and all even rows: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 5: K1, *yo, ssk, k6, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from *.
Rows 7-12: Repeat Rows 1-6. - Continue in pattern until the piece measures 16 (17, 18, 19) inches.
- Bind off.
Front Panels (Make 2)
Follow the same instructions as the back panel until the piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15) inches.
Neck Shaping
- Join the front and back panels at the shoulders using the three-needle bind-off method.
- With the right side facing you, pick up stitches along the V-neck edge.
- Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
- Bind off all stitches.
Finishing
Sew the side seams using the mattress stitch. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block the vest to measurements.
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