Asher Vest by Lisa Borum

Asher Vest

Knitting
July 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
480 - 970 yards (439 - 887 m)
To fit bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
English
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A modern striped vest, the Asher Vest is a fun and approachable garment for adventurous beginners looking to build their knitting skills. This vest features German short rows for shoulder shaping, simple stockinette stripes, and clean rolled edges for a timeless look.

Designed in Yarn Nerds Benji DK, the Asher Vest is perfect for layering over a tee, button-down shirt, or dress and can be worn year-round.

The Asher Vest is designed to be worn with approximately 4”/10cm of positive ease.

Sizes
To fit bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)“/86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5)cm
Finished bust: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)”/96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5)cm

Gauge
18 sts and 25 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch after blocking.

Suggested Yarn
Yarn Nerds Benji DK; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 246 yards / 225 meters per 100g skein.
Yardage
Color 1: 240 (292, 320, 368, 396, 426, 455, 484) yards
Color 2: 241 (291, 319, 367, 397, 426, 455, 485) yards
Size 1: 1 skein of each color; Sizes 2 - 8: 2 skeins of each color.