The Nettie Vest is a tribute to a sweet little Jacob sheep named Nettie, who provided me with the first fleece I hand-processed on my own. She came with a note saying that her fleece was a little dirty from a 3-day adventure through the mountains with her sister and her dog, and she immediately stole my heart. Like Nettie, this vest is classic, but always ready for an adventure. With a timeless silhouette and perfect fit, you’ll want one for every season!

Materials

• Fingering weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used handspun yarn
• US 6 / 4.0 mm needle (or needle size required to meet gauge)
• US 5 / 3.75 mm needle (or one needle size smaller than main body needle) for ribbing
• One stitch marker to mark BOR
• Darning needle

Gauge

24 stitches and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette worked flat or in the round, blocked on US 6 / 4.0 mm needle

Sizing

1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 22, 26 (30, 34, 38) (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62)” / 55, 65 (75, 85, 95) (105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155) cm

Meant to be worn with approximately 6”/ 15 cm of negative ease at the fullest part of the bust.

Size up for a more neutral fit or down for a vest with more negative ease.

Yardage

399, 473 (538, 636, 753) (838, 937, 1029) (1173, 1284, 1400) yds / 365, 433 (492, 582, 689) (766, 857, 941) (1073, 1174, 1280) m

Each additional inch of body length will require 26, 29 (33, 37, 40) (44, 48, 51) (55, 59, 62) yds / 24, 27 (30, 34, 37) (40, 44, 47) (50, 54, 57) m

Construction

Pattern is constructed top-down, beginning with the upper back panel. Stitches are picked up to add front left and front right shoulders. Front shoulders are joined with cast on stitches and the rest of the front panel is worked. Front and back panels are then joined in the round to finish the body. Collar and arm edging are added at the end.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed vest! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #nettievest!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com

Pattern Use Disclaimer

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern—handmade by you in small quantities. However, this pattern itself is for personal use only. Please do not share, sell, or distribute the pattern in any form. Thank you for respecting my work!

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