Classic Elite Yarns Seeded Rib Vest Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Seeded Rib Vest

What Is Being Made

The Seeded Rib Vest is a classic pullover vest designed by Meg Myers and published in The Best of Liberty Wool (so far...) collection. This intermediate-level knitting project features a textured seeded rib stitch pattern combined with coordinating solid color ribbed edges. The vest is available in six sizes, making it a versatile wardrobe staple suitable for various body measurements.

Construction Techniques

This vest employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked in pieces rather than seamlessly in the round, with separate front and back panels that are later assembled. This approach allows for precise shaping at key points including the armholes and neck opening.

The pattern incorporates short-row shaping at the shoulders to create a custom fit and proper shoulder slope. Three sets of short rows with wrap-and-turn techniques are worked to gradually shape the shoulder line, ensuring a professional finish. The vest features armhole decreases worked every other row using standard decrease stitches (ssk and k2tog) to create a smooth, tapered armhole opening.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is the Seeded Rib, which works over a multiple of 4 stitches. This stitch alternates knit and purl stitches in a structured pattern: Row 1 (right side) works *K3, p1* across, while Row 2 (wrong side) is worked entirely in purl. This creates a subtle, textured appearance that combines the visual interest of seed stitch with the structure of ribbing.

The vest also features a 1x1 Ribbed edging worked at the lower edge, which provides elasticity and a finished appearance. Ribbed edges are also incorporated at the neckline and armholes. Standard knitting abbreviations are used throughout, including knit (K), purl (P), bind off (BO), slip slip knit decrease (ssk), and knit two together decrease (k2tog).

Materials and Yarn

This pattern is designed to be knit in Liberty Wool, a yarn produced by Classic Elite Yarns. The pattern calls for both a main color (MC) and a contrasting color (CC) for visual definition between the ribbed edges and the main seeded rib sections. Two needle sizes are required: smaller needles for the initial ribbed edge and larger needles for the main body, allowing the ribbed cuff to sit snugly while the seeded rib section has appropriate drape and fit.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Seeded Rib Vest is offered in six size options to accommodate different body types. The back piece begins with cast-on counts ranging from 77 stitches for the smallest size to 117 stitches for the largest size. The body length before armhole shaping is 15 inches across all sizes, with armhole depths varying from 6½ inches to 9 inches depending on size selection.