Shoreline Vest by Tori Yu

Shoreline Vest

by Tori Yu
Knitting
July 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette worked flat on Needle A after blocking.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
455 - 895 yards (416 - 818 m)
32”, 36”, 40” (44”, 48”, 52”) (56”, 60”, 64”) / 81.5, 91.5, 101.5 (112, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5) cm
English
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The Shoreline Vest is an effortlessly stylish top with delicate eyelet edges. This pattern is worked top-down using a DK or light worsted weight yarn. The open front and removable I-cord ties make for unlimited styling possibilities. This summer forward vest is great for layering during the warm season and can wear seamlessly into transitioning seasons. From skyline to shoreline, the Shoreline Vest can take you anywhere in style!


SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Circumference:
32”, 36”, 40” (44”, 48”, 52”) (56”, 60”, 64”) /
81.5, 91.5, 101.5 (112, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5) cm

Recommended Ease: 1” to 4” / 2.5 to 10 cm of positive ease around the bust. Sample shown is size 2 on a 34” / 86 cm bust with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

YARN
A DK or light worsted weight yarn in the following yardage / meterage:

455, 505, 565 (620, 675, 730) (785, 840, 895) yds /
416, 462, 516 (567, 617, 667) (718, 768, 818) m

The light pink sample used The Lamb & Kid Cottage Worsted and the deep purple sample used The Lamb & Kid Tod.

GAUGE
20 sts x 27 rows = 4” / 10 cm, on needle A in stockinette worked flat after blocking. It is important to use the proper needle size you need to meet gauge.

NEEDLES
Needle A: US 6 / 4mm – 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needles for body and double pointed needles for I-cord.
Needle B: US 5 / 3.75mm – 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needles for hem and collar and 16” / 40 cm circular needles for armholes.

NOTIONS
Waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape, and scissors.