Simple Adult Vest by Wool Baa

Simple Adult Vest

Knitting
February 2023
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
7.0 mm
424 - 1167 yards (388 - 1067 m)
Fits Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL){2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL}
English
This pattern is available from woolbaa.com.au for AU$8.00.

Level of Difficulty - Easy
Easy enough to be made as a knitter’s first garment, this Simple Vest has minimal shaping for maximum effect, and with chunky 14ply yarn and thick needles it’s super quick to knit up. The pattern is detailed and includes extra notes to help the novice knitter. A throw over vest is just what you need to stay warm this winter – cast on today!

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL){2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL}
to fit chest sizes 70 (80, 90, 100, 110){120, 130, 140, 150}cm

Materials

  • Cropped length – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6){7, 7, 8, 8} balls Fiddlesticks Peppin 14ply, or 4 (4, 4, 5, 5){6, 6, 7, 8} balls Katia Ultralight Merino
  • Regular length – 5 (6, 6, 7, 8,){8, 9, 10, 11} balls Fiddlesticks Peppin 14ply, or 5 (5, 6, 6, 7){8, 8, 9, 9} balls Katia Ultralight Merino
  • 6.5mm needles for Peppin or 7mm needles for Ultralight Merino
  • 2 stitch-holders
  • a tape measure
  • wool needle for sewing seams and ends

Finished Measurements
Garment sizes 90 (100, 110, 120, 130){140, 150, 160, 170}cm
Cropped – Garment length 39 (40, 41, 42, 43){44, 45, 46, 47}cm
Regular – Garment length 52 (53, 54, 55, 56){57, 58, 59, 60}cm