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Noro Y Button Down Vest Waistcoat Crochet Pattern
By Noro
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| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Eisaku Noro Design Team |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 1167 |
Product Description
Noro Y1167 Button Down Vest is fun to knit as it is to wear women’s sweater knit in Kureyon. This stunning and stripy vest features a scoop neck, buttoned center front closure, and cute crocheted pockets. The vest is knit flat in pieces and then seamed. Noro Kureyon is the original self-striping yarn. It is incredibly popular year after year, and it's easy to see why! Each skein of Noro Kureyon is a multitude of natural colors, and no two projects will look exactly alike.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements:
Width – 41”
Length – 23”
Yarn Requirements: 7 skeins Noro Kureyon (100% Wool; 50g/108yds) shown in 92 Innoshima
Needles: US 7 (4.50mm)
Hooks: 3.00mm
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Noro Y Button Down Vest Waistcoat Crochet Pattern
$6.00
Noro Y Button Down Vest
What is Being Made
The Noro Y Button Down Vest is an intermediate-level waistcoat designed with a classic button-down front closure. This sleeveless garment features finished measurements of 41 inches (104 cm) width at the underarm and 23 inches (58 cm) in length, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and body types.
Construction Method
This vest is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. The garment pieces are knitted individually in flat rows rather than in the round, then carefully seamed together to create the finished waistcoat. This construction method allows for precise shaping and makes it easier to add button bands and other finishing details.
Techniques Used
The pattern employs both knitting and crochet techniques to create the finished garment. Knitting forms the primary fabric structure, while crochet elements are incorporated for finishing details and refinement. Key knitting techniques include:
- Stockinette Stitch – the primary stitch pattern used for the main fabric body
- Decreasing methods – including slip, slip, knit (SSK) and other decrease techniques for shaping the garment
- Yarn overs – used to create textural elements and pattern variations
- Selvage stitches – edge stitches worked to facilitate easier seaming of the finished pieces
- Slip stitches – used in both knitting and crochet for joining and finishing
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The vest primarily features Stockinette stitch as its foundational fabric. Additional stitch work includes cluster stitches for textural interest and dimension. The pattern incorporates various abbreviations and techniques such as knit (k), purl (p), yarn over (yo), and slip stitch (ss) to create the structured yet elegant appearance of this button-down waistcoat.
Materials Required
This project calls for specific materials to achieve the intended finished garment:
- Yarn: 7 skeins of Noro Kureyon in colorway #92 (50g per skein)
- Knitting needles: US 7/4½mm needles for the main fabric
- Crochet hook: 3mm crochet hook for finishing details
Gauge
The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over Stockinette stitch using US 7/4½mm needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished vest achieves the correct measurements and proper drape.
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