Jo Sharp Vee Vest Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Vee Vest

What is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Vee Vest is a comfortable, lightweight sleeveless garment designed for everyday wear. This easy-to-knit vest features a classic vee neckline and is described as a versatile layering piece that works well worn over a shirt. The design offers a loose, relaxed fit suitable for all family members, including babies, making it an accessible project for various skill levels.

Knitting Techniques

This vest is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The garment is constructed using the seamed method, with individual pieces knitted separately and then sewn together to create the finished vest. This flat, seamed construction approach makes the project straightforward and manageable for knitters.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the vest is Stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The pattern incorporates cable stitches as decorative elements, indicated by special abbreviations including:

• C4F – slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, purl next 1 stitch, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• CB4 – slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 2 stitches, then purl 1 stitch from cable needle
• CBK – slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 1 stitch, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• CBP – slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 1 stitch from cable needle

The vest also features ribbing at the neckline and edges for a finished, professional appearance. The neckline shaping involves strategic bind-offs worked over multiple rows to create the vee shape.

Yarn and Materials

The Jo Sharp Vee Vest is designed to be knitted with either Jo Sharp New Era Merino DK Superwash or Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre yarn. Both options are luxury, soft yarns composed of 100% Extrafine Merino Wool and are machine washable, making them practical choices for a versatile garment.

The New Era Merino DK Superwash is described as light, lofty, and suitable for all family members, with a very soft feel against the skin. The yarn comes in 50g balls with a length of 115 meters (125 yards) per ball. The pattern specifies a tension of 22.5 stitches and 30 rows measured over 10 centimeters of Stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.

Alternative Jo Sharp yarns that may be substituted include Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool, Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed, and Jo Sharp Lumina, provided they have compatible yardage and weight specifications.

Sizing and Finished Dimensions

The vest is available in multiple sizes (A, B, C, and D). The garment length ranges from 44.5 centimeters to 49 centimeters depending on the chosen size, providing options for different body types and preferences. Yarn quantities vary by size, with the smallest size requiring 7 balls of 50g yarn and the largest requiring 8 balls.