Wilson Vest Top Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | LISA RICHARDSON |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | Vest: To Fit Bust: 71 to 157 cm |
| Pattern Code: | ZB328-00015-ENPFRP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Yarn - Wool DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Yarn - Wool DK
Naples Blue (217)
In stock
× $12.19
3 Accessories
Product Description
Wilson Vest by Lisa Richardson
What is Being Made
The Wilson Vest is a sleeveless knitted top designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), with nine size options available. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a fitted vest garment suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern is designed to be worked in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, a soft and luxurious yarn weight. The photographed sample is shown in the colorway Naples Blue 217. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 balls (50g) for the smallest size to 8 balls for the largest size.
Needles and Tools
The Wilson Vest requires the following needles and equipment:
- One pair of 3¼mm (US 3) needles for ribbed sections
- One pair of 4mm (US 6) needles for main body knitting
- Optional: 3¼mm (US 3) circular needle at least 100 cm long
- Optional: 4mm (US 6) circular needle at least 100 cm long
- Cable needle for cable stitch techniques
Knitting Stitches and Techniques
The Wilson Vest incorporates several key knitting techniques and stitch patterns:
- Ribbed knitting: Created using knit and purl stitches in alternating patterns (K2, P2 and K4, P2 variations) to provide structure and elasticity
- Cable stitches: The pattern features cable twists including C4B (cable 4 back) and C4F (cable 4 front), which create the distinctive textured cable pattern running through the vest
- Chart-based patterning: The design uses a 14-stitch repeat chart that is worked across the body, allowing for consistent pattern placement across all sizes
- Stocking stitch: Implied as the base fabric between patterned sections, created by alternating knit rows (right side) and purl rows (wrong side)
Construction Method
The vest is constructed using traditional flat knitting on straight needles, with the option to switch to circular needles for working larger sections. The pattern includes detailed sizing instructions with multiple stitch counts for each of the nine sizes, ensuring proper fit across the full range of bust measurements. The combination of ribbed edgings with the central cable and chart pattern creates visual interest while maintaining the structured fit appropriate for a vest garment.
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