Learn how to knit vest to flatter every shape.
By Laura Barker, from the August 2022 issue
Kinsley consists of diagonal lines created by pairs of twisted stitches centered around purl bands, and crossing with cables. The resulting shapes are diamonds. The strong lines suggested a v-neck. The resulting vest is gender neutral with wide appeal.
View ProjectBy Cristina D, from the August 2022 issue
Ready for a challenge? Let’s have some fun trying a bottom-up bias construction together with a colorwork mosaic pattern. The charted instructions, together with the written pattern will make an enjoyable and straightforward knit.
View ProjectBy Nancy Vandivert, from the August 2022 issue
Mead is a cropped, relaxed fit, turtleneck vest worked in a soft, worsted weight yarn featuring beautiful, striking cables. It is meant to be worn with 2-8” of positive ease. “Mead” means “from the meadow” and the rows of cables remind us of rows of flowers and flowing fields.
View ProjectBy Blazenka Simic-Boro, from the February 2021 issue
Designed to be worn belted or with open fronts, this simple shaped vest with a nice texture is ideal for layering and pairs well with skinny jeans or a midi skirt with boots.
View ProjectBy Jean Clement, from the April 2019 issue
The Mykonos yarn gives Wanderlust Vest the look of suede without the weight of leather. Using conchos and leather lacing as a closure adds to the southwestern look.
View ProjectBy Emily Ringelman, from the April 2018 issue
This nautical vest features wide red and white stripes and has a turned bottom hem, rolled stockinette edgings, and an i-cord tie belt. Whether you’re headed to the boathouse or just a stroll around town, this vest is the beach accessory your spring outfit needs.
View ProjectBy Sandi Rosner, from the December 2017 issue
This cozy vest with draped fronts is perfect for chilly days. You’ll love the clever one-piece construction and simple reversible stitch pattern. Wear this vest in several different ways for a versatile statement piece in your wardrobe.
View ProjectBy Abbye Dahl, from the October 2017 issue
This unique design features a vest with a buttoned cowl neckline for extra coziness. Casual glam at its finest, this vest is knit from the bottom up and will fly off your needles. Wear it with a simple tee and a pair of jeans.
View ProjectBy Jean Clement, from the August 2017 issue
Just like a perfectly sunny summer day, this trendy vest features a casual, effortless appeal. It is worked up in a deep open rib border and a simple cabled pattern.
View ProjectBy Paola Albergamo, from the June 2016 issue
Knitting for men, especially for older ones, can be very frustrating: they don’t like anything that makes knitting so interesting: no cables, bold colors or rich textures, let alone lace! Knit something special for dad that incorporates colorwork, relaxing stockinette and no boring sleeves to knit.
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