The Twiggy Vest is an easy layering piece to wear over a shirt, top, or dress, or as a beach cover-up in summer. Its adjustable side ties create a flexible fit, and if side ties are not your preferred style, the pattern also includes an easy modification for seamed sides. The vest is worked lengthwise in vertical granny stitch stripes and finished with a ribbed hem and subtle edgings for a cohesive look.

Alongside the pattern, you’ll receive a color planning PDF with a visual guide to the striping sequence and blank sheets for each size to test your own color combinations.

CONSTRUCTION
The vest is made from separate front and back pieces, worked side to side and joined at the shoulders. The pieces are identical except for the neckline. After assembly, edging with ties is added along the sides (ties are skipped if the sides are seamed), followed by hems and the neckline finish.

LANGUAGE
* English (US terminology)

PROJECT LEVEL
Intermediate level.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11)

Size selection: Choose a size with approx. 2.5-11 cm (1-4.25”) of negative ease at the full chest. The more negative ease, the larger the side gaps for ties. (For seamed sides, approx. 0-8.5 cm (0-3.25”) of negative ease is recommended instead.)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference (when tied fully closed or with seamed sides):
68 (76, 84, 92) 100 (108, 116, 124) 132 (140, 148) cm /
27 (30.25, 33.5, 36.75) 40 (43, 46.25, 49.5) 52.75 (56, 59) inches

CUSTOMIZATION TIPS
The pattern includes pre-calculated options to lengthen or shorten armhole and/or body length, as well as a bust shaping option (for the tied version).

GAUGE
15 sts × 10 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) in granny stitch

YARN
Category 3: LIGHT (DK)

Colors for stripes and trims: 3 colors + a color for edging, ties, and hems. The color for trims can be one of the 3, but it’s listed separately below.

Pattern sample uses: DROPS Cotton Merino, by Garnstudio. Color 1/ 2/ 3/ trims: Grey (19)/ Off-white (01)/ Water pebbles (20)/ Off-white (01).

YARN AMOUNTS
Total: 569 (638, 717, 763) 817 (879, 925, 972) 1035 (1139, 1237) m / 623 (697, 784, 834) 893 (962, 1013, 1062) 1132 (1245, 1352) yd

Or per color:
Color 1: 155 (168, 199, 221) 225 (246, 262, 267) 291 (315, 336) m / 170 (184, 218, 242) 246 (269, 287, 292) 318 (344, 367) yd

Color 2: 135 (164, 183, 185) 208 (230, 232, 248) 273 (289, 314) m / 148 (179, 200, 202) 227 (252, 254, 271) 299 (316, 343) yd

Color 3: 135 (153, 171, 185) 204 (212, 232, 250) 254 (288, 319) m / 148 (167, 187, 202) 223 (232, 254, 273) 278 (315, 349) yd

Trim color: 144 (153, 164, 172) 180 (191, 199, 207) 217 (247, 268) m / 157 (167, 179, 188) 197 (209, 218, 226) 237 (270, 293) yd

HOOK
Use the hook size needed to obtain gauge. Suggestion: 4.5 mm (US 7).

NOTIONS
Measuring tape, stitch markers, scissors, yarn needle.

PATTERN

• Complete written instructions with some progress photos
• Schematic with finished measurements (provided in both imperial and metric units)
• Color-coded sizes
• Customization tips
• The pattern has been tested and tech edited

LET’S CONNECT
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