Tabard Tie Vest by Aubrey P Busek

Tabard Tie Vest

Knitting
January 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Diamonds pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
852 - 1704 yards (779 - 1558 m)
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Layer an extra touch of sophistication onto any outfit with the Tabard Tie Vest! Knit in our beautiful Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash yarn, this piece takes classic style and adds some fun with a textured diamond pattern and adjustable side ties.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx 5” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width (measured flat): 17 (18½, 20¼, 21¾, 23½) (25, 26½, 28¼, 29¾)”
Length: 21 (21, 21, 22, 22) (22, 23, 23, 23)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash (90% superwash wool, 3% viscose, 7% acrylic; 100g/284yds)
• 413 Smoke – 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) balls See Pattern Notes
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) 24” or longer circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, spare circular needle for three-needle bind-off

GAUGE
20 sts x 30 rows = 4” in Diamonds patt
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This vest is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and joined at the shoulders with a three-needle bind off. Ties are sewn onto the open sides, and neckband stitches are picked up and worked in the round. In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise with yarn in front.

We recommend choosing your size based on how you’d like the piece to fit at your shoulders. The waist circumference can be adjusted based on how tightly the sides are tied.

Please note that Size Small, 1X, and 4X are written to make the most of 3, 4, and 5 skeins, respectively. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase an extra skein as insurance.