December Vest

The December Vest is a simple sweater vest that is perfect for an extra layer of warmth on cold days. It’s a staple piece for every wardrobe as it provides comfort and versatility to any outfit.

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The December Vest is knitted bottom-up in the round, with a folded bottom hem. Once the length is achieved, the front and back panels are worked flat separately to shape the armholes. Stitches will be picked up along the neckline and the armhole, worked in 1 × 1 ribbing. The ribbing is worked in the round and will be bound off using a stretchy bind off.

Pattern difficulty: 2/5

Materials

  • Bulky-weight yarn (see size guide for yarn estimates)

  • Scrap yarn enough for casting on

  • A pair of 7mm (US 10.75) circular needles with an 80cm/ 32” cord

  • A pair of 6mm (US 10) circular needles with a 60cm/ 23.5” cord

  • A crochet hook – preferably 7mm but any size will work

  • 1 stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch holder

Gauge

14 stitches x 20 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” after wet blocking, knitted flat in SS using 7mm (US 10.75) needles.

Techniques used

  • provisional cast-on

  • joining stitches in the round

  • knitting stockinette stitch (SS) flat and in the round

  • knit 2 stitches together (k2tog)

  • slip, slip, knit (ssk)

  • tubular bind off

  • Kitchener stitch seaming

Photo tutorials are included in the pattern.