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CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
The vest is worked seamlessly top-down. First, the back is worked with increases to shape the shoulders and then worked flat to the bottom of the armholes. Then, the front left and right are worked separately with increases to shape the V-neckline. Once each side of the front has been worked to the bottom of the armholes, the front left, back and front right are joined to form the body. The body is then worked to your preferred length and finished in half-twisted rib. Next, each armhole is worked in the round in half-twisted rib. For the button band version of the vest, the button band is worked in half-twisted rib with buttonholes on the right side as worn. For the front-tie version of the vest, you will work a half-twisted rib edge (like the button band without buttonholes) and then sew two pieces of i-cord at the bottom of the V-neckline.
This pattern is only charted, there are no written instructions for the charts.
SIZING
The Maisie vest is designed to be worn with approximately 4-7 in [10-18 cm] of positive ease, meaning the circumference of the vest is approximately 4-7 in [10-18 cm] larger than your bust when fully buttoned or tied. For the front-tie version of the vest, the bust circumference of the vest is 1 in [2.5 cm] larger than the button band version and the neckline depth is 0.75 in [2 cm] deeper. Additionally, the green sample is the intended length of the vest. The brown sample was shortened by 1.75 in [4.5 cm] (half of a chart repeat).
Sizes: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9, 10)
To fit bust: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) [40-42, 44-46, 48-50] (52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) in [(71-76, 81-86, 91-96) [102-107, 112-117, 122-127] (132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 162-167) cm]
Garment circumference (button band version): (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54] (58, 62, 66, 70) in [(86.5, 96.5, 106.5) [117, 127, 137] (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178) cm]
Garment circumference (front-tie version): (35, 39, 43) [47, 51, 55] (59, 63, 67, 71) in [(89, 99, 109) [119.5, 129.5, 139.5] (150, 160, 170, 180.5) cm]
SKILL LEVEL
This pattern is best suited for intermediate knitters.
YARN
(805, 900, 980) (1060, 1155, 1265) (1415, 1565, 1705, 1810) yd [(736, 823, 896) (969, 1056, 1157) (1294, 1431, 1559, 165) m] of sport weight yarn or equivalent yarns held together.
Both green and brown samples were knit using one strand of Knitting for Olive Merino held together with one strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair. The brown sample was shortened by 1.75 in [4.5 cm] (half of a chart repeat) and used approximately 120 yd [108] m less of each yarn.
NEEDLES
US size 5 [3.75 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)
US size 4 [3.5 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)
GAUGE
32 st x 34 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 5 [3.75 mm] needles in cable pattern, blocked
24 st x 34 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 5 [3.75 mm] needles in basketweave stitch, blocked
MATERIALS
(4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5] (5, 5, 5, 5) 0.75 in [2 cm] buttons (for button band version only)
Cable needle
Sewing needle and thread for sewing buttons
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES
Backwards loop cast on
Cable knitting and reading charts
I-cord (for front-tie version only)
Increasing and decreasing in stitch pattern
Long-tailed cast on
DISCLAIMER
All knitting patterns are instant-download digital files. No patterns are shipped.