Inspired by beautiful blooming flowers of spring and summer, the Daffodil Vest is the perfect layering piece. A-line shaping, a simple lace motif, and square-indented armholes make this pattern simple, and a great introduction to lace and garment knitting. Knit in our soft, anti-pilling Uptown Baby Sport, this lightweight popover is perfect for every season.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx. 4” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 43¾, 47¾, 51¾, 55¾, 59¾, 63¾)”
Length: 22½ (23, 23½, 24½, 25, 25½, 26½, 27, 27½)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100g/361 yds)
• 222 Lemonade – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for working flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for working flat) and 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rows = 4” in Lace patt with larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This vest is knit flat from the bottom up and seamed. It features a square indented armhole. Stitches for the neckband and armhole edging are picked up and knit in the round during finishing.

Regarding yarn requirements, sizes XS, 1X, and 4X take up nearly all of the suggested yarn. Although a buffer is included in the yarn requirements, you may wish to purchase an extra skein as insurance.