Farm & Fiber Knits · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Hannah Thiessen Howard |
| Published | March 18, 2025 |
| Format |
Add a garden-inspired vest to your spring wardrobe.
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This oversized vest is reminiscent of vintage, thrifted finds and features simple pullover styling designed to pair with your favorite button-up shirts, dresses, and skirts.
The v-neck is flattering and classic, and the body of the vest is highlighted in an easy diamond cable pattern. The diamonds form frames for wool embroidery that celebrates a variety of spring and summer flowers inspired by my garden.
MATERIALS
Yarn Harrisville Designs Highland (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g; worsted); Sand (MC) 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 7) hanks. Embroidery: Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g; fingering); various colors, 10 yds each.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 40–60" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); stitch holder or scrap yarn; cable needle (cn) optional; tapestry needle; large-eye embroidery needle; wash-away embroidery stabilizer; sewing thread and needle for basting stabilizer.
Gauge 15 sts and 23 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Diamond Cable Patt on larger needles.
Finished Size 44¾ (48, 51¼, 57½, 60¾) (64, 67¼, 70½, 76¾)" (114 [122, 130, 146.5, 154.5] [162.5, 171, 179, 195 cm]) chest circumference; meant to fit with 8–10" (20–25 cm) positive ease. Vest shown measures 44¾", worn with 10" positive ease.
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