My Effortless Teddy Vest

The ultimate wardrobe classic.

My Effortless Teddy Vest is worked top down in garter stitch with elegant i-cord edges. The entire vest is knit using knit stitches only, making it beginner-friendly while still delivering a polished, professional finish.

Layer it over a shirt for a timeless look or over a hoodie for a more edgy, street-inspired style.

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL

Bust circumference (garment):

86 (90) 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 cm

33.9 (35.4) 39.4 (43.3) 47.2 (51.2) 55.1 in

Recommended body bust:

76–80 (76–80) 80–84 (88–94) 94–100 (100–106) 106–112 cm

29.9–31.5 (29.9–31.5) 31.5–33.1 (34.6–37.0) 37.0–39.4 (39.4–41.7) 41.7–44.1 in

Length:

58 (58) 60 (60) 62 (64) 66 cm

22.8 (22.8) 23.6 (23.6) 24.4 (25.2) 26.0 in

Gauge

12 sts x 19 rows in garter stitch on 7 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in

Needles

6 mm circular needles, 24 and 40 in (60 and 100 cm) / DPNs or circular needle for magic loop

7 mm circular needle, 32 in (80 cm)

Yarn

Yarn A: DROPS Melody
Yarn B: DROPS Alpaca Bouclé
Yarn C: DROPS Nepal

Yardage / Yarn Requirements

Yarn A:
2–3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4–5 skeins

Yarn B:
2–3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4–5 skeins

Yarn C:
1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skeins

Construction

The vest is worked flat from the top down. Back and shoulders are shaped with German short rows. Fronts are worked separately and then joined with the back. The body is finished in garter stitch. Armholes and front edges are finished with i-cord edging.

Yarn available from Rito (affiliate links):

DROPS Alpaca Bouclé

DROPS Melody

DROPS Nepal