Noro Collared Vest Waistcoat Knitting Pattern

Noro Collared Vest

What is Being Made

The Noro Collared Vest is a sleeveless waistcoat designed in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. This garment features a structured collar and is worked as a seamed construction with finished bust measurements of 38 (40, 42) inches / 96.5 (101.5, 106.5) centimeters. The vest has a wrapped bust fit with a lower edge measurement of 45 (47, 48½) inches / 114 (119, 123) centimeters and a center back length of 22 (22½, 23¼) inches / 56 (57, 59) centimeters. The design includes two slanted slits for armholes, creating a sophisticated silhouette suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Construction Method

This vest is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. The garment is made in two pieces with a center back seam, allowing for straightforward assembly and a polished finished appearance. The flat construction method makes this project accessible for knitters who prefer working on straight needles rather than in the round, and the seamed construction creates clean, professional edges that are reinforced with selvage stitches to facilitate easier seaming.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit and Purl Stitches: The foundation stitches that create the fabric texture and structure throughout the vest.
• Yarn Over: Used to create new stitches and add decorative or functional increases within the pattern.
• Slip, Slip, Knit/Purl Decreases: A paired decrease technique that maintains pattern symmetry and creates clean shaping lines.
• Slip Stitch: Used to pass stitches from the left needle to the right needle without working them, often employed in edge finishing and pattern transitions.
• Pick Up and Knit/Purl: Essential for picking up stitches along edges, particularly for collar construction and armhole finishing.
• Selvage Stitch: An edge stitch worked throughout the piece to create clean edges that simplify the seaming process.
• Chart-Based Patterning: The vest uses knitting charts (Chart A and Chart B) to guide stitch placement and create the visual design elements.
• Stitch Markers: Used to mark pattern repeats and important shaping points throughout the construction.

Materials Required

The Noro Collared Vest requires 3 (3, 3) x 100-gram hanks of Noro Miyabi in colorway #01, providing approximately 300 grams of yarn for the complete project. Knitters will need one pair of US 6/4mm needles or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. Additional supplies include stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches during construction and assembly.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 26 rows to 4 inches / 10 centimeters over Chart A or Chart B using US 6/4mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, as the finished measurements are directly dependent on maintaining this tension throughout the project. The pattern is graded across three sizes, allowing customization based on desired bust measurement and fit preference.