The Nordic Vest knitting pattern is a great project for an advanced beginner knitter. It is knitted on regular needles with basic stitches and minimal shaping. It contains supporting videos with knitting techniques used in this pattern.

The Nordic Vest is a classic slipover and it is perfect for layering or for wearing alone. Featuring a simple and true to size look, it will never be out of trend. It could be knitted both from cotton or wool yarn. You will want to wear it in the chilly weather year over year.

The vest is worked from bottom upwards in two separate pieces: front and back. Then the parts are sewn together along the sides using mattress stitch. The shoulder seams are sewn with shoulder seam. Armholes and neckline are framed with 1x1 ribbing.

Language: English, French, German
Skill Level: beginner+
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

SIZE (to fit bust):
S (78-85cm; 30-34”), M (85-95cm; 33-37”), L (95-105cm; 37-41”), XL (106-116cm; 42-46”), XXL (117-130cm; 47-51”), XXXL (130-145cm; 52”-57”)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS approximate

Size 1/2 Bust Length

S 48cm (19””) 57cm (22.5”)

M 53cm (21”) 60cm (23”)

L 58cm (23”) 62cm (24”)

XL 63cm (25”) 64cm (25”)

XXL 68cm (27”) 66cm (26”)

XXL 73cm (29”) 68cm (26-27”)

Gauge:

20sts and 26rows = 10x10cm (4x4”) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. The swatch is made with 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles. If your gauge doesn’t match indicated, try going up or down one needles size. It is important to obtain the indicated gauge so that the ready-made item has correct proportions.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

Yarn: Drops Lima (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca) 50 g/ 100m or Drops Karisma (100 % Wool) 50g/ 100m 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 skeins.

Note: you can choose another yarn brand. It can be any 8ply, DK or light worsted yarn that allows you to obtain the correct gauge.

● A pair of 4mm (US 6) needles (circular needles can be used also)
● A pair of 2.5mm (US 1.5) circular needles 60 cm (24”) and longer for Magic loop, or dpns to work armhole and neckbands in the round. For front and back part ribbing you can use 2.5mm (US 1.5) both circular and straight needles
● Tapestry needle
● Stitch holder or about 20cm of waste yarn (8”)
● Measuring tape
● 2 stitch markers
● Scissors

If you have any questions or need help when knitting this vest please feel free to contact me.

The pattern may not be copied, redistributed, or sold on.
Sale of garments made from this pattern is prohibited.

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