Chalk Stripe Vest by Seth Richardson

Chalk Stripe Vest

Knitting
September 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1500 - 3000 yards (1372 - 2743 m)
35¼ (39¼, 43½, 46½, 50¾) (55, 58, 62¼, 66½)" (89.5 [99.5, 110.5, 118, 129] [139.5, 147.5, 158, 169] cm) chest circumference. Vest shown measures 39¼" (99.5 cm); modeled with 1" (2.5 cm) of ease.
English

Get the pattern with a subscription to Farm & Fiber Knits. Learn more about the pattern here.

Materials

YARN Isager Merilin (80% wool, 20% linen; 227 yd 208 m/1¾ oz 50 g; fingering weight): #43S Olive, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) balls; #E0 Natural, 1 ball. Isager Alpaca 1 (100% alpaca; 437 yd 400 m/1¾ oz 50 g; laceweight): Forest, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) balls.

NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” (60 cm) circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” (40 cm) and 24” (60 cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Marker (m); stitch holder; bobbins for intarsia (optional); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 23 sts and 34 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st with MC (see Notes) on larger needle.

FINISHED SIZE 35¼ (39¼, 43½, 46½, 50¾) (55, 58, 62¼, 66½)“ (89.5 99.5, 110.5, 118, 129 cm) chest circumference. Vest shown measures 39¼” (99.5 cm); modeled with 1” (2.5 cm) of ease.