Stay cosy and stylish with this beautifully crafted vest, featuring a striking reverse stocking stitch motif. On the front is a bee and on the reverse, the flight of the bee! Perfect for layering as the temperatures drop, this pattern is designed to keep you warm without sacrificing fashion. Whether worn over a cosy sweater or under your favourite jacket, it’s the ideal piece for transitional weather. Knit up this classic yet modern design and enjoy a timeless wardrobe staple for seasons to come!

SKILL

Advanced beginner (you just need to know the basics). This pattern includes colour charts for the motifs and has been test knitted.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Cascade 220 Superwash DK 100% wool #tangerineheather 907 100g = 200m

Consumption: (525, 600) (650, 750, 900) m

NEEDLES

4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles (80 or 100 cms)
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles (80 cms)

SIZES

S - 3XL: 36.5 - 49.5” bust (93 - 126cms)

GAUGE

Stocking stitch: 19 sts x 25 rows = 4” / 10 cms with 4.5 mm needles.

CONSTRUCTION

The tank is worked top down. The top of the back is knit first, then the two fronts, before joining together and working the body in the round. The neck and armholes edges are worked in rib to complete the garment.

The bee and bee flight motifs are charted and can be accessed online at Stitch fiddle with handy progress tracker feature or printed off as a PDF at the end of the pattern instructions.