Here’s a nice cut & sew V neck method that may be used on any vest Vests with Men in Mind is a collection of 5 machine knitted vests. They are “with men in mind” because vests have been the knitted garment most frequently enjoyed by the men in my life. In fact, the patterns are unisex and look very nice on women, too. Here is the table of contents which includes sizing, machine & gauge information:
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Basic vest in Red Heart Super Saver for bulky machines. Shaped neckline. Finished chest 41-51.5
Cabled Classic in Jaggerspun wool blend for standard machines. Shaped neckline. Finished chest 38-43
Sideways Vest in Tamm Sport for standard machines. Shaped Neckline. Finished chest 38-50
(Not) Fairisle Vest in self-patterning worsted weight yarn for bulky machines. Cut & Sew neckline. Finished chest 36-51.3
Tuck Vest in Herrschner’s Big Ball for bulky, mid-gauge and standard machines. Cut & Sew Neckline. Finished chest sizes 40-56
None of these designs requires a ribber but having one may be helpful for some of them. $14.99

Bulky Shawl Collar Vests is a new pattern that was added to Vests With Men in Mind in September of 2023. It includes 2 gauges, 2 lengths and 9 sizes. It is an additional file.

eBook published in October 2014 by The Answer Lady