Open Road Vest Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Wear the Open Road Vest under leather motorcycle jacket with skinny jeans and boots or over a flowing maxi-dress — either way, this fresh knit is perfect for spring layering. The A-line silhouette flatters, and the central panel is visually compelling and easy to work.

Designer: Kerru Blumer

Difficulty: Intermediate

Yarn Weight: 3

Finished Size: 30½ (34½ , 38½ , 42½ , 46½ , 50½ , 54½ )" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 34½ "; modeled with ½ " of positive ease.

Specific Yarn Used: Harrisville Designs Silk and Wool (50% silk, 50% wool; 175 yd [160 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #209 linen, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.

Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 20 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2018