Mid-season wool vest
A vest is an essential garment in your wardrobe; it never goes out of style and is also a current trend. Take advantage! This vest knitted with Caricia Classic wool is perfect for the changing season.
YOU WILL NEED:
- Caricia Classic Wool COL No. 063, 5 balls.
- Knitting needles No. 5.
- Stitch holder.
GAUGE
In seed stitch: 10 x 10 cm = 12 sts. x 15 rows.
STITCHES USED
- Seed stitch
- Chain stitch
HOW TO MAKE THE WOOL VEST?
The vest is worked in one piece.
You need to knit following the chart.
Back-Front
Back
Using Caricia Classic wool, cast on 76 sts. (45 cm) and knit in seed stitch until it reaches a length of 40 cm.
Armholes
To shape the armholes, bind off as follows:
When the piece measures 40 cm from the beginning, bind off 1 st. on both sides in the next two rows, and 2 sts. on both sides, in the following row. Continue working until you have 20 cm from the armholes.
Then, work the first 16 stitches (place on stitch holder), and bind off the central 32 sts. Continue working the remaining 16 sts to form the front.
Left Front
To form the shoulder, work 4 rows and for the neckline, increase 17 sts. in the next row at the beginning of the row. Continue working straight in seed stitch and create the armhole at the same height as the back, but increasing as follows: 1 st. on both sides in the first two rows and 2 sts. on both sides in the next row. Continue knitting straight until it reaches a length of 40 cm from the armhole.
Right Front Pick up the stitches that were placed on the stitch holder and work the same as the left front. Cord (make two)
To make the cord, create two chains 40 cm long.
ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING
Sew the back to the two fronts (see tutorial sewing seams).
Sew each cord at a height of 24 cm on both fronts.
FINISH
Have you seen how flattering this wool vest is and how it enhances your outfit? The natural neutral tones go with everything. Wear it with any type of skirt, colored skinny pants or jeans, a shirt or a t-shirt. You'll love it.
