Pattern has been updated as of Nov 2024!

East Coast Swing is a swingy, A-line vest that’s perfect for multi-seasonal layering. It’s knit all in one piece from the hem to the shoulders and features wide seed stitch front panels that also wrap around the upper back for a unique and flattering fit. Two length versions are provided for versatility - a ‘standard’ 13” length (green sample in photos) and a ‘long’ 16” length (yellow sample in photos). And tutorials and tips of every technique used in this pattern are provided on my tips page (link in pattern).

PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)

Finished Bust Circumference: (when fronts overlap to approx back width):
31.5 (35.5, 39.5, 43.5, 47.5) (51.5, 55.5, 59.5, 63.5,
67.5)”/ 80 (90, 100, 110, 121) (131, 141, 151, 161, 171)
cm

Picking Your Size: I suggest picking a size whose finished bust circumference is approx 1-4”/3-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your
desired fit. Shown in size S (35.5”/90 cm), being worn
with approx 2”/5 cm of positive ease at the bust.

Gauge:
Body: 20 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking

Yarn: DK-weight yarn, broken down as follows depending on length version:

• Standard 13”/33 cm length: Approx 700 (775, 850, 925, 1000) (1100, 1175, 1225, 1300, 1400) yards, shown in Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK by West Yorkshire Spinners (100% BFL Wool; 244 yd/100g), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins. Colorway: Fellside.

• Long 16”/41 cm length: Approx 900 (975, 1075, 1175, 1275) (1375, 1475, 1575, 1675, 1775) yards, shown in Lucia DK by Dirty Water Dyeworks (75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon; 246 yd/100g), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Colorway: Topaz.

Needles and other supplies:

• US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: sizes 3X+ may prefer a 40”/100 cm circ).
• For Three Needle BO: extra US 7/4.5 mm 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm circ, or same size needle as used to obtain gauge.
• Stitch markers.
• Locking stitch markers.
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn.
• Tapestry needle.