Specifications
| Brand: | Tahki Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Lynn M. Wilson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Tahki Yarns Lively Vest
What is Being Made
The Lively Vest is a sleeveless knitted garment designed by Lynn M. Wilson, available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X. This vest features a classic silhouette with finished bust measurements from 37½ inches (Small) to 58½ inches (3X), and a length ranging from 27 to 29½ inches depending on size. The vest is constructed as a seamed, flat-worked piece using a bottom-up building method, making it an accessible project for knitters who prefer traditional construction techniques.
Techniques Used
The Lively Vest employs several key knitting techniques to create its finished structure. The garment is worked flat, meaning it is knitted on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and construction. The bottom-up approach means the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the neckline, building the front and back panels separately before joining them together. Seaming is used to join the completed pieces, creating clean, professional-looking side seams. The pattern also incorporates reverse single crochet as an edging technique, which is worked from left to right and creates a refined, finished appearance along the armholes. Additionally, single crochet is employed as a structural and finishing element throughout the design.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern in the Lively Vest is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side. This stitch is worked on the larger needles (size 10/6mm) and forms the main body of the vest. The pattern also features Broken Rib
The Lively Vest is knitted using Tahki Yarns TAHOE, a luxury blend yarn composed of 32% nylon, 27% wool, 25% baby alpaca, and 16% yak. Each ball weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and contains 179 yards (165 meters). The pattern calls for 3 to 5 balls of the main color (MC) #02 lake, depending on size, and 2 balls of the contrasting color (CC) #06 midnight. Construction requires one pair of size 10 (6mm) needles for the main fabric, one pair of size 9 (5.5mm) needles for ribbed sections, and one size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle measuring 24 inches (60 centimeters) for the neck ribbing. A size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook is needed for the armhole edging. Additional notions include stitch markers and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends. Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. Knitters should obtain 15 stitches and 22 rows equaling 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Stockinette stitch on the larger needles, and 15½ stitches and 26 rows equaling 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Broken Rib on the smaller needles. The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning to ensure the finished vest meets the intended measurements. The vest begins with cast-on stitches at the lower edge and increases are worked at regular intervals (every 8th row, performed 3 times total) to shape the body. Once the piece reaches 18 inches from the beginning, armhole shaping commences through a series of bind-offs at the beginning of rows, gradually reducing the stitch count to create the sleeveless opening. The armholes are shaped over a distance of 7 to 9½ inches, after which the neck opening is formed by binding off the center stitches and working each shoulder separately. The circular needle accommodates the neck ribbing, while the crochet hook applies the reverse single crochet edging to finish the armhole edges professionally.Materials and Gauge
Construction Overview
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