Knitting – vest recos

Once again the knitting community did not disappoint so here are the most popular options for knitted vests/slipover.

Personally, I’m going to wear this either by itself or as a layering piece underneath other clothes and not on top, so high armholes are a must. I’m leaning towards Vest no. 1 because it is a super simple design which fits very well with my general aesthetic and it’s made with 4.5 mm needles – I’ve been knitting with 3 mm needles for weeks and I can’t anymore!

Vest no. 1 by myfavouritethings

Vest No. 1 is a classic slipover that fits perfectly on top of shirts and dresses.

The vest is knit top down. First you knit the top part of the back, then both front pieces, close the yoke to the round and knit the rest of the body. Neckline and armhole opening borders are picked up from existing stitches and therefore no final sewing is needed.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL

MEASUREMENTS

Length (centre back): 50 (52) 53 (56) 58 cm

Chest measurement (circumference): 96 (103) 106 (115) 124 cm

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES

Circular needle 4,5 mm (60, 80 or 100 cm)

Circular needle 3,5 mm (60, 80 or 100 cm)

Circular needle 3 mm (60, 80 or 100 cm)

GAUGE

17 sts x 26 rows in stockinette stitch on needle 4,5 mm = 10 x 10 cm

MATERIAL

200 (200) 250 (250) 300 g Double Soft Merino, Knitting for Olive 50 g / 110 m (Here in colour Trench coat)

or

50 (50) 50 (50) 75 g Cashmere lace from Gepard Garn together with 200 (200) 250 (300) 300 g Pura Lana from Gepard Garn, here in colour 232 together with colour 164.

Stockholm Slipover by PetiteKnit

IMPORTANT: It’s been brought to my attention PetiteKnit is specifically drafting for petite people so do keep that in mind. Since these patterns are knitted top down, it should be fairly simple to add length. 

The Stockholm Slipover vest is worked from the top down. The back part of the yoke is worked first, then the shoulders and front and finally the two sections are joined for the body of the slipover. The Stockholm Slipover has slanting shoulders that create a very good fit and which are shaped using short rows. Rib edges are worked along the neck edge and armholes, and all the edges are finished with an Italian bind-off.

Begin by knitting a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge – it is important for the shoulder width of the design to achieve the correct gauge.

SIZE GUIDE

The Stockholm Slipover is designed to have approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] of positive ease. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are intended for a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. Measure yourself using a measuring tape to determine which size to knit. Example: If you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around the widest part of your bust (or belly, if this is the widest part of your upper body), this would mean you should knit a size S.

The Stockholm Slipover is worked with decreases on the body. If your bust is not the widest part of your body, these decreases can be omitted.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference: 91 (96) 100 (105) 116 (126) 136 (146) 156 cm [35¾ (37¾) 39¾ (41¾) 45¾ (49½) 53½ (57½) 61½ inches]

Back width incl. rib edges: 35 (35) 36 (38) 40 (41) 42 (42) 44 cm [13½ (13½) 13¾ (15) 15¾ (16¼) 16½ (16½) 17¼ inches]

Armhole depth: 22 (23) 24 (25) 26 (27) 29 (29) 31 cm [8¾ (9) 9½ (9¾) 10¼ (10¾) 11 (11) 12¼ inches]

Total length: 53 (54) 55 (57) 58 (60) 62 (64) 65 cm [20¾ (21¼) 21¾ (22½) 22¾ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 25½ inches] measured mid back incl. neck edge

GAUGE

19 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm [US7] needles

NEEDLES

Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US7] / 60 and 80 or 100 cm [24 and 32 or 40 inches] and 3.5 mm [US4] / 40 and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches]

MATERIALS

100 (100) 100 (100) 100-150 (150) 150 (150) 200 g Tvinni by Isager (50 g = 255 m [280 yds]) or 100-150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150-200) 200 (250) 250 g Isager Tweed by Isager (50 g = 200 m [219 yds]) or 100-150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150-200) 200 (200) 250 g Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 235 m [257 yds])

held together with

50-75 (75) 75 (75) 75 (75-100) 100 (100) 100-125 g Silk Mohair by Isager (25 g = 210 m [232 yds]) or Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds])

Holiday Slipover by PetiteKnit

The Holiday Slipover is a chunky slipover with deep armholes. It is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First the back of the yoke is worked, then the shoulders, then the front of the yoke and finally the body. A split rib edge where the back section is worked a bit longer than the front section is worked at the hem. Rib edges are worked at the neck edge and along the armholes at the end, and finished with an Italian cast-off for a neat and lovely finish.

Knit a swatch before beginning the project to check if the recommended needle size gives you the correct gauge. Note that three strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern for a chunky look (two strands of worsted weight yarn and one strand of lace weight yarn).

SIZE GUIDE

Holiday Slipover is designed to have approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 6 cm [2¼ inches] larger in circumference than your chest measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a chest circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-50 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. Before beginning your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust to determine which size will fit you the best.

For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or the widest part on your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 96 cm [37¾ inches], which in the given example would give you 5 cm [2 inches] of positive ease.

If you would like a more oversize fit, chose a size larger than you would normally do.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference:

92 (96) 102 (106) 116 (126) 136 (146) 156 cm

[36¼ (37¾) 40¼ (41¾) 45¾ (49½) 53½ (57½) 61½ inches]

Back width incl. rib edges:

36 (36) 37 (39) 42 (43) 44 (44) 46 cm

[14¼ (14¼) 14½ (15¼) 16½ (17) 17¼ (17¼) 18 inches]

Armhole depth:

27 (27) 28 (29) 30 (31) 31 (33) 34 cm

[10¾ (10¾) 11 (11½) 11¾ (12¼) 12¼ (13) 13½ inches]

Total length:

56 (57) 58 (59) 60 (62) 63 (63) 64 cm

[22 (22½) 22¾ (23¼) 23½ (24½) 24¾ (24¾) 25¼ inches] measured mid back incl. neck rib edge

GAUGE

10 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 10 mm [US15] needles with two strands of worsted weight yarn and one strand of lace weight yarn held together, after wash and blocking

NEEDLES

Circular needles: 10 mm [US15] / 60, 80 or 100 cm [24, 32 or 40 inches] and 9 mm [US13] / 40 and 60 cm [16 and 24 inches]

MATERIALS

250-300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 g Snefnug by CaMaRose (50 g = 110 m [120 yds]) or Alpaca 3 by Isager (50 g = 125 m [137 yds]) or 200-250 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300-350) 350 (350-400) 400-450 g Kos by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 150 m [164 yds])

held together with

50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 g Silk Mohair by Isager (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m [230 yds]) or Brushed Lace by Mohair By Canard (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Kid Seta by Gepard Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds])

The white Holiday Slipover in the pictures is knit in Puf (101) from Gepard and Kid Seta (406) from Gepard. When using Puf from Gepard, you will need more balls as the yarn runs shorter than the others.

Wood Hollow Vest by Kristen Kapur (CW: link to Raverly page)

The Broken Rib Stitch pattern should read:
Row 1 (RS): (p1, k2) to last st, p1
Row 2&4: k1, (p2, k1) to end
Row 3: Purl

The pattern was corrected on 2/8/10

The model in the photographs is wearing the size 32 with 1” negative ease.

Slanting Slipover by Anne Ventzel

Slanting Slipover is a rustic vest with an elegant graphic pattern across the shoulders that continue down along the sides of the slipover and ends at the side slits at the hem. The vest is worked from the top down. First the collar is worked, then sts are cast on for the shoulders and short rows are worked to shape the shoulders. After this, the work is split into front and back and each section is worked back and forth to the bottom of the armholes. Then the front and back are joined again and the body of the slipover is worked in the round. At the hem, the work is once again split into back and front and each section is worked back and forth separately to form the slits at the sides.

SIZES

Sizes: S (M) L (XL)

MEASUREMENTS

Slipover chest: 93 (99) 105 (112) cm

Length: 53 (55) 57 (59) cm

NEEDLES

Circular needles: 4,5 mm (40 and 80 cm) and 4 mm (60-80 cm)

Optionally: one 4,5 mm straight needle for Italian bind-off

GAUGE

19 sts and 26 rows in PATTERN on 4,5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

MATERIALS

Version 1

300 (350) 350 (400) g Håndværksgarn by Hjelholts Uldspinderi (100 % wool; 200 m/100 g)

Version 2

250 (250) 300 (350) g Jensen Yarn by Isager (100% wool;

250 m/100 g)

100 (100) 100 (100) g Alpaca 1 by Isager (100% alpaca;

400 m/50 g)

– one strand of Jensen Yarn and 1 strand of Alpaca 1 are held together throughout

Schemer Slipover by Paella Knits  (CW: links to Raverly for English version, otherwise visit here for their website in Flemish)

Perfect to wear when the evening falls for an extra layer or warmth, that’s the Schemer Slipover. Thanks to the large armholes, it’s the ideal partner to wear over summerdresses or blouses with wide sleeves.

The design itself looks simple, but the split seam that runs along the side seams and the different techniques makes the pattern quite interesting to maken. The pattern is suited for beginners who are looking for an extra challenge or more experienced knitters who want a fast knit.

The slipover is worked bottom up. First the border of the front and back is worked separately to create a split at the sides. After that, the two borders are joined and the body is worked in the round up to the armhole. From here, the front and back are worked separately again. The shoulders are shaped using short rows and attached using the three needle bind off. Lastly, the stitches for the neckband are picked up and worked in the round.*

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 with a finished bust circumference of 81 (90, 101, 112) 121, 132, 141, 152, 161 cm / 32 (35.5, 39.75, 44) 44.75, 52, 55.5, 59.75, 63.5”.
Intended to be worn with 3 – 10 cm of positive ease.
Model wears size 2 on a 89 cm / 35”.

YARN
4 (4, 5, 5) 5, 5, 6, 6, 6 skeins of Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino (110m/50g)
Or approx. 420 (440, 480, 520) 540, 560, 580, 600, 620 m / 450 (480, 520, 560) 580, 600, 630, 660, 680) yards in yarn to obtain gauge, f.e. Drops Air, Katia Concept Cotton-Merino …

NEEDLES
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles (at least 80 cm / 24 or size to get gauge.
Optional: 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles (40 cm / 12”) or size to get gauge.
When working the larger sizes, you’ll probably need a longer cable to work the body.
An extra 4.5 mm / US 7 needle for the three needle bind off.

GAUGE
18 sts x 27 R to 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Used stitch patterns and techniques

• Stockinette stitch
• 1/1 twisted rib stitch
• Decreasing stitches (leaning left and right)
• German short rows
• Three needle bind off
• Picking up stitches for neckband

There you have it! Happy knitting 🙂

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