Elevate your wardrobe with the Wide Ribbed Vest.  This simple slipover style vest combines easy textures and refined details to create a timeless closet staple.  Knit this vest in Originally Lovely Fluff for a truly sophisticated piece.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
For this pattern, you will need to feel comfortable following written instructions and know the following skills: knitting in the round, binding off, working simple decreases such as k2tog and ssk, picking up stitches, and working a three needle bind-off.

MATERIALS:
3 (4, 5, 6, 8) balls / 426 (568, 710, 852, 1136) yards Originally Lovely Fluff Yarn (shown in the color Stormy)
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 32” or longer circular knitting needles (for body, neckband, and sleeve band)
Size US 8 (5.0mm) 32” or longer circular knitting needles (for bottom ribbing)
Size US 10 (6.0 mm) knitting needle (for three needle bind off at shoulders)
Stitch Markers
Stitch holder or scrap yarn (to hold live stitches)
Tapestry Needle (to weave in ends)

DIMENSIONS:
The Wide Ribbed Vest is available in 5 adult sizes: XXS/XS, (S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X)
Finished Bust/Chest Circumference: 33 (42.5, 52, 61.5, 71)” / 84 (108, 132, 156, 180.5)cm
Finished Width: 16.5 (21.25, 26, 30.75, 35.5)” / 42 (54, 66, 78, 90)cm
Body Length (underarm to hem): 13.5” / 35.5cm
Finished Total Length: 20.75 (21.25, 22.25, 23.5, 24.75)” / 52.5 (54, 56.5, 59.5, 63)cm
Armhole Depth: 7.25 (7.75, 8.75, 10, 11.25)” / 18.5 (19.5, 22, 25.5, 28.5)cm
Neckline Opening (width): 8” / 20.5cm
Neckline Opening (depth): 7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.5)” / 18.5 (19.5, 21, 22, 24)cm

GAUGE: 13.5 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in k 4, p4 rib stitch on size 9 needles knit both flat and in the round

This vest will be worked from the bottom, up. You will begin working the front and back hemline pieces separately. Then, you will join these pieces to knit the main body of the vest in the round. You will then separate for the front and back pieces. First, you will knit the back. Then, you will work the left and right front separately, and join with the back using a three needle bind off. Finally, you will pick up stitches to work the neckband and each arm band.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested in all sizes.

This pattern is written in US English terms.This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely. This pattern, photos, and design are subject to copyright and are for personal use only. All commercial use is strictly prohibited. You may not produce or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.