A well-designed vest is a timeless layer that works effortlessly from season to season. This vest is worked top-down with short-row shaping at the shoulders and features a deep V-neck and two chevron lace panels along the sides. Designed with simplicity in mind, it balances clean lines with a touch of texture for a relaxed, modern look.
This pattern is perfect for advanced beginners who are ready to explore lace knitting and to begin knitting their first garment.
The pattern includes written and charted instructions.

Sizes & measurements
The pattern is given in ten sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7) 8 (9, 10).
Finished bust: 90 (97, 111.5, 120) 128.5 (140, 151.5) 160 (171.5, 180) cm | 36 (38.75, 44.5, 48) 51.5 (56, 60.5) 64 (68.5, 72)“
The vest is intended to be worn with 12-16.5 cm (5 - 6.5”) of positive ease.

Materials
Aran weight yarn 50 g (1.76 oz) = 70 m (77 yd), 100% Wool
Yardage: 328 (362, 420, 462) 504 (560, 612) 658 (732, 776) m | 359 (396, 459, 505) 551 (612, 669) 720 (801, 849) yd

The model in the photo, size 3, is made using Alaska, Drops, 100% wool in Toffee color (mix 66), with 15 cm (6”) of positive ease.

Needles: circular 5 mm (US 8) and 4.5 mm (US 7) or size needed to meet the gauge.
Notions: A crochet hook 4.5 mm (US H-8), 8 stitch markers, 2 removable markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a row counter are recommended.

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments at macakorac@gmail.com. Thank you.

A big thank you to my lovely test knitters and Tea Berček for tech edit assistance.

If you share photos of your vest on IG, make sure to tag me @macakorac and use hashtags #marijakoracdesign and #2ChevronsVest, so I can see your beautiful creations!