Tahki Yarns Grove Vest Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Grove Vest

What is Being Made

The Grove Vest is a versatile knitted sleeveless garment designed by Shaina Bilow, available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X (bust measurements 37" to 55½"). This vest features distinctive wider front panels that can be styled in multiple ways: overlapped to form a high collar or worn with folded lapels for a classic look. The garment is designed to be stretchy and accommodating across a variety of body types, making it a flexible layering piece suitable for different seasons and occasions.

Techniques Used

The Grove Vest is constructed using seamed construction and worked flat techniques, meaning the pieces are knitted individually on straight needles and then assembled together. The pattern involves strategic shaping through decreasing stitches at the beginning of right-side rows to create tailored armholes and neckline. The finishing includes a decorative edging worked with a crochet hook, utilizing reverse single crochet and single crochet stitches to add a polished border detail. The vest is completed by blocking the pieces to precise measurements before seaming shoulder seams together.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch – The primary stitch pattern used throughout the vest, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a flat appearance on the right side
• Single Crochet (sc) – Used for the crochet edging, worked from right to left by inserting the hook into stitches and drawing yarn through
• Reverse Single Crochet (Rev sc) – An edging stitch worked from left to right, creating a textured border finish that is commonly used to frame garment edges

Materials

The Grove Vest pattern calls for Tahki Yarns SHERPA yarn, a premium blend composed of 48% wool, 46% alpaca, and 6% nylon. The yardage requirements vary by size: 5 balls for Small and Medium, 6 balls for Large and XL, and 7 balls for 2X and 3X. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 114 yards (105 meters). The pattern shown uses color #02 marmot. Construction requires one pair of size 11 (8mm) needles for the main knitting, a size K-10½ (6.5mm) crochet hook for the edging detail, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends. The recommended gauge is 9½ stitches and 13 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Stockinette stitch.