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Ivy League Vest
You can find this pattern in my book “Sweater Success: From Cast on the Closet, Learn to Fearlessly Knit Pullovers and Cardigans.” Buy a copy here: https://www.knitatude.ca/sweatersuccess
DESCRIPTION
Boxy, structured and a mitered collar? Yes, please! This vest knit with size 6 super bulky yarn whips up so fast that you’ll feel you’ve just started and boom, you’re done. Put it over a collared shirt and wear it to the office or use it as a cozy layer for lounging
around the house.
Knit bottom-up and in the round with a drop shoulder, the Ivy League Vest is intended to be worn with 6–8 inches (15–20.5 cm) of positive ease.
This pattern is written in nine sizes—XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). For reference, the model pictured is wearing the size M and is 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall, 150 pounds
(68 kg), and has a bust circumference of 36 1/2 inches (92.5 cm).
How to choose your size: Find your bust measurements below. and knit the size according to it.
SIZES
XS – 28-30” bust
S – 32-34” bust
M – 36-38” bust
L – 40-42” bust
XL – 44-46” bust
2XL – 48-50” bust
3XL – 52-54” bust
4XL – 56-58” bust
5XL – 60-62” bust
Pattern has been tech edited and tested.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
• 3 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) balls of Lion Brand Woolease Thick N’ Quick or 250 (300, 360,
415, 450) (495, 545, 600, 660) yds / 230 (275, 330, 380, 410) (455, 500, 550, 605) m
of size 6 super bulky yarn
• Size U.S. 15 (10 mm) 24–32” (60–80 cm) circular needles
• Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) 24–32” (60–80 cm) circular needles
• Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) set double-pointed knitting needles
Buy the yarn here: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/qz6JPY
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This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Ivy League Vests created using this pattern may be sold in small quantities (less than 10 total) with written consent first given by Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Credit must be given to Knitatude / knitatude.etsy.com. Pattern and photos cannot be used for resale purposes.
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- First published: November 2025
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