SWEETIE VEST .PDF KNITTING PATTERN

Designed to feel like a gentle pat on the shoulder, the Sweetie Vest is a versatile layering piece that will brighten your look on a crisp winter day or a cooler summer evening, adding a touch of whimsy with an adorable front bow.

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous beginner - simple construction, includes tutorial links and notes for beginners. Fast and relaxing knit for more experienced knitters.

WORKFLOW

The vest is worked flat from the bottom up, then divided into a back and two front panels, which are worked separately. The shoulders are grafted together, and two I-cord ties are added at the end.

SIZE, MEASUREMENTS AND FIT

Sizes: XS-S-M-(L-XL-2X)-3X-4X-5X

To fit bust: 76-86-97-(107-117-127)-137-147-157 cm /
30-34-38-(42-46-50)-54-58-62 in

The finished garment width includes approximately
15cm / 6in positive ease for smaller sizes and then gradually less for the larger sizes.

Oversized, slightly cropped fit with roomy armholes. Will fit an oversized garment underneath.

YARDAGE

Skeins:
2-2-2-(2-2-3)-3-3-3

Weight (g/oz):
55-63-71-(82-88-100)-104-113-123 g / 2-2-2.5-(3-3-3.5)-3.5-4-4.5 oz

Length (m/yds):
145-170-190-(220-235-265)-280-305-330 m / 160-185-205-(240-255-290)-305-330-360 yd

NEEDLES

10mm (US 15) for the body. 100cm / 40in length would be optimal if you’re using circulars.
Two double pointed 5mm (US 8) needles for the I-cord ties. Short circulars or the tips of interchangeable needles will do just fine too.

TECHNIQUES

Grafting
Picking up stitches
I-cord

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Detailed step-by-step instructions written in English
Abbreviations and techniques list
Techniques descriptions and notes for beginners on how to simplify complicated techniques
Digital download (PDF format)
Links for video tutorials
The pattern is tested and tech-edited

I have put so much love and effort into this pattern to make it easy to follow, fun and manageable for beginers and still enjoyable for more experienced knitters. I wish you happy knitting and can’t wait to see your finished project by #sweetievest hashtag on instagram ❤️

About Marusique Stories ❤️

Hii there! My name is Maryna and I’m the heart and hands (and everything else frankly) behind Marusique Stories brand. When I was little, making things brought me the most joy.

Now, as a mother to a small daughter, through work I explore the theme of healing and reconnecting with my own inner child.

My knitting patterns are written in a way that guides you smoothly and with ease.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. I hope knitting by my patterns will bring as much joy to your inner child as designing them have brought mine.

Yours, Marusique! ❤