Introducing a v-neck version of the fan favorite Simply the Vest! This classic vest features a v-neck collar, split hem, and a little more positive ease than the original. This pattern is straightforward with a few interesting details and new techniques to keep knitters engaged. Wear it over a t-shirt in the autumn, a turtleneck in the winter, or collared shirt for a little more polished look!

About the Pattern

Skill Level
Intermediate

Yarn
Sample:
Great Bay Wool Works Marled Farm Yarn (100% wool; DK or light worsted; 200yds / 100g). Undyed.
663 (762, 847, 952, 1038), 1149 (1237, 1353, 1444, 1565) yd
606 (697, 774, 870, 950), 1051 (1131, 1238, 1320, 1431) m

Alternate Yarn Suggestions:
Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
Ula + Lia Baby Camel Wool DK
The Fibre Co Cumbria

Needles
US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles, or size to obtain stockinette stitch gauge 
US 6 (4mm) circular needles, or size to obtain ribbing gauge

Notions
Yarn needle

Stitch markers
Removable stitch marker
Cable needle

Gauge
20 sts and 25 rows = 4”/10cm, in stockinette stitch worked flat on larger needles, blocked
18 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10cm in 2x2 ribbing worked in the round on smaller needles, blocked

Finished Measurements
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)
32 (36, 40, 44, 48), 52 (56, 60, 64, 68)” finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 2–4” of positive ease
80 (90, 100, 110, 120), 130 (140, 150, 160, 170)cm finished bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 5–10cm of positive ease
Sample shown is Size 3 on 39”/98cm bust

Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked from the top down, starting with the front and back pieces knit flat separately and then joined in the round at the underarm. The ribbed hem is then split to work flat as well. The sleeve cuffs and collar are picked up and knit in the round.