Great for both men and women!!
Knit with a simple stitch, this vest is the perfect way to begin loom knitting garments. Worn over a dress shirt with a tie lending a bit of warmth and style.
LOOM: All-n-One Loom with 20-peg extenders
YARN: Approx 770 yds of worsted weight yarn. Caron Simply Soft in Navy color 570(600, 630) yds, and Gray color 120 (130, 140 yds) was used in sample.
NOTIONS: knitting tool, tapestry needle, 6 stitch markers to mark the shoulders and back of neck, stitch holder.
GAUGE: 20 sts x 32 rows=4 inches
SIZE: S (M, L) Sample shown in Small. Meant to fit loosely.
ABBREVIATIONS
k=knit
p=purl
st(s)=stitch(es)
k1f&b=knit one front and back (an increase)
rem=remain
MC=Main color (Gray)
CC=Contrasting color (Navy)
Approx=Approximately
INSTRUCTIONS
BACK
Using CC, cast on 100 (110, 118) sts, prepare to work a flat panel.
Row 1-Row 20: *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Cut CC, join MC.
Row 21: Move last loop over one peg to leave one peg open (move loop from peg 100 to peg 101; from peg 110 to peg 111; from peg 118 to peg 119). K1f&b,k to end of row. (101, 111,119 sts)
Row 22: k to end of row.
Rep Row 22 until panel measures approx 14.5 (15.5, 16.5) inches.
Tip: recommend to keep track of the number of rows, as you will need to match the front with the same number of rows.
Underarm Shaping
Bind off 6 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
Continue working in knit stitch until piece measures 24.5 (25.5, 26.5) inches.
Tip: recommend to keep track of the number of rows, as you will need to match the front with the same number of rows.
Bind off the neckline using basic bind off method— 27 (30, 33) sts for shoulder stitches, 35 (39, 39) sts for back of next stitches, and 27 (30, 33) sts for shoulder stitches.
Tip: You can mark them with stitch markers, as you will need to line up the front shoulders to the back for seaming.
FRONT
Follow instructions as for Back from Row 1-Row 21.
Row 22: *k3, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 23: k to end of row.
Rep Row 22-23 until panel measures approx 14.5 (15.5, 16.5) inches
Tip: recommend to keep track of the number of rows, to match the back.
Underarm Shaping
Bind off 6 sts at beginning of next 2 rows while maintaining the stitch pattern.
(Example for Large Size: First row: bind off first 6 sts of the row, k1, p1, *k3, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. (113 sts rem).
Next row: bind off first 6 sts of row, k to end. (107 sts rem).
**Next row: k1, p1, *k3,p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Next row: k to end of row.**
Rep from ** to ** until piece measures 24.5 (25.5, 26.5) inches.
Tip: recommend to keep track of the number of rows, to match the Back.
Work as for Back, including all shaping. When piece measures 14.5 (15.5, 16.5) inches, (at the point of the shoulder shaping), begin the neck shaping too.
Begin Neck Shaping
Work to center st in established stitch pattern, remove center stitch and place it on a stitch holder. Attach another ball of yarn on next stitch and complete row (using the new ball of yarn). Work both sides at once.
Decreasing 1 st at each neck edge every 2nd row, 9x (6x, 3x), then every 4th row 8x (13x, 17x).
Continue in established stitch pattern until piece measures 24.5 (25.5, 26.5) inches.
Bind off using basic bind off method.
Block pieces lightly before assembly.
ASSEMBLY
Join side seams using mattress stitch.
Weave in all ends.
Seam each shoulder 27 (30,33) sts of front to 27 (30, 33) sts of back.
Armhole Edging
(make 2)
Using CC, cast on 100 (110, 120) sts, prepare to work a flat panel.
Row 1-3: *k2, p2; rep from * end.
Bind off with basic bind off method.
Seam Armhole Edging to each armhole opening using mattress stitch.
Neck Edging
Using CC, cast on 112 (120, 148) sts, prepare to work a flat panel.
Row 1-3: *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Bind off with basic bind off method.
Locate the center stitch of the neckline opening, remove stitch from stitch holder, and pass the tapestry needle through it and begin mattress stitch seaming the Neck Edging at that point all the way around.
Weave all ends in. Block lightly.
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