Big Twill Vest Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Work on size 13’s for instant gratification and big, cozy stitches in a roving yarn and knit-purl twill pattern. The collar can be worn in three ways: with all five buttons buttoned and collar upright; with all five buttons buttoned with the collar folded down; with only two buttons from the shoulder buttoned (top three buttons unbuttoned) with the open corner of the collar folded down.

Finished Size: 40 (44, 48, 52, 60)” bust circumference.
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Galway Roving (100% highland wool; 54 yd [49 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #754 turtle heather, 8 (10, 11, 12, 14) skeins.
Needles: Bands—size 11 (8 mm): 16″ and 32–40″ circular (cir), depending on size you are making. Body—size 13 (9 mm): 32–40″ cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five 1 1/4″ buttons.
Gauge: 10 sts and 15 rnds = 4″ in charted patt on larger needle; 11 sts and 15 rnds = 4″ in k1, p1 rib on smaller needle.
Originally Published: Knit.Purl, Fall/Winter 2015

Note: Vest shown measures 40″, modeled with 6″ of positive ease.