A wave-textured summer vest inspired by shoreline contours, perfect for layering or wearing solo. A mindful knit with beautiful surface detail and multiple styling options.

The 11 Shore Vest is a modern sleeveless knit, worked flat from the bottom up in an undulating wavy stitch pattern that echoes the organic lines found along sandy beaches. Designed with 5 cm (2”) of negative ease at the bust, it offers a gently fitted silhouette that works beautifully as a breezy summer top or layered over dresses and long sleeves into autumn. Style it with a clean button-through finish or customise it with one or more I-cord ties for a contemporary twist.

To begin, the hem is cast on using the long tail cast-on method and worked in garter stitch with a smaller needle to create a neat, structured edge. The body is then worked in one piece back and forth in the wave pattern to the armholes.

Next, the front and back are divided, and shaping begins for the armholes and neckline, all while maintaining the stitch pattern for a seamless flow of texture.

To finish, the shoulders are grafted together for a clean join, and stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes to work matching garter stitch bindings. Your chosen fastening is then added, buttons or I-cord ties, and your 11 Shore Vest is ready to wear.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Please note images show size 5 on 114 cm chest circumference.
1: to fit 71 – 76 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 81 – 86 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 91 – 96 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 101 – 107 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 112 – 117 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 122 – 127 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 132 – 137 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 142 – 147 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 152 – 157 cm (60” – 62”) chest

Finished Measurements
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The vest is designed with 5 cm/ 2” of positive ease. This means the garment will be approx. 5 cm/ 2” larger than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit.

Chest Width (flat): 34.5 (39.5, 44.5, 49.75, 54.75) (59.75, 64.75, 70, 75) cm/13½ (15½, 17½, 19½, 21½) (23½, 25½, 27½, 29½)“
Finished Length: 53.25 (53.75, 54.5, 55.25, 55.75) (56.5, 57, 57.75, 58.25) cm/21 (21¼, 21½, 21¾, 22) (22¼, 22½, 22¾, 23)”

Materials
Fingering weight; Hobbii, Friends Cotton Linen (50 g/1.75 oz, 160 m/174 yds, (50% cotton 35% viscose 15% linen) 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

Approx. meterage needed 615 (685, 755, 830, 900) (975, 1045, 1125, 1195) m/675 (750, 825, 910, 985) (1065, 1145, 1230, 1305) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

3 mm/US 2.5 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40 cm - 100 cm/16” - 40”

2.75 mm/US 2 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40 cm - 100 cm16” - 40” for bindings & I-cord

Notions
Locking stitch markers - to mark stitch pattern repeats.
Extra yarn and darning needle

Gauge After Blocking
28 sts and 42 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in stocking stitch using 3 mm needles/ US 2.5 needles.

I’d love to see all your finished 11 Shore Vest garments on Ravelry and tag me on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear, using the hashtag #11ShoreVest.

Note: Sizes 7, 8 & 9 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.