A chic semi-sheer vest for lightweight layering. Wear it over an oxford for a light spring layer, a strappy tank and full skirt on breezy summer days, or a turtleneck and belt on fall days.

Design features a round neck, straight shape and a dropped stitch pattern is worked on the lower body and an eyelet variation adds interest to the yoke.

Suitable for the beginner ready to tackle the next project, this vest has basic stitches and minimal finishing.

Vest is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes, where the fronts and back are divided and continued separately before the shoulders are seamed.

Modeled in size S with 0” ease
Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) worn with 0-2”/0-5cm ease

Finished bust: 32 (34, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48)”/ 81 (86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 106.5, 111.5, 122)cm
Length: 19 (20, 21, 21, 21, 22, 22)”/48 (51, 53.5, 53.5, 53.5, 56, 56)cm

Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) skeins Cascade Yarns Hampton (273yds/250m, 100g/3.5oz, 70% Pima Cotton/30% Linen) Shown in #12 Navy

Needles: US 6 (4mm) 32”/80cm or longer circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
A shorter circular needle may be helpful when working the back and fronts

Notions: 2 stitch holders, tapestry needle

Gauge: 16 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch

Pattern has been professionally tech edited