Vested Interest #1217 by Lion Brand Yarn

Vested Interest #1217

Knitting
January 2002
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
555 - 925 yards (507 - 846 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
English
This pattern is available for free.

With simple clean lines, large pockets, and a face-framing neckline, this vest flatters all figures. Knit it in one of our Homespun prints and watch the captivating colors unfold. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 1217

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

Finished chest measurement
42 (46, 50, 54, 58) inches

Length 26-1/2 (27, 27-1/2, 29, 30) inches

#790 Homespun: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls

Knitting needle size 10 (6 mm) – 24” circular

Stitch holders
Five 7/8” (22 mm) Buttons

Pieces: Left Front, Right Front, Back, Pockets (2)

Worked in reverse stockinette stitch with garter stitch edges.

Vest is constructed by first knitting three panels. These three panels are then joined and worked together as one piece from the bottom up to the underarms. This will keep the variegated stripes matching at the front and back seams.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for men or women (reverse buttons/buttonholes). Use actual measurements to determine size.