Verve is a clean, uncomplicated vest designed for everyday wear.
It’s simple, repetitive stitch pattern adds just enough texture to stay interesting without interrupting the flow of knitting. Light, practical, and easy to style, it’s the kind of project you reach for when you want something relaxing to make and effortless to wear.
This pattern is perfect for advanced beginners who are ready to begin knitting their first garment.
The pattern includes written and charted instructions.

Sizes & measurements
The pattern is given in ten sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7) 8 (9, 10).
Finished bust: 88 (96, 104, 112) 120 (136, 144) 160 (168, 176) cm | 35.25 (38.5, 41.5, 44.75) 48 (54.5, 57.5) 64 (67.25, 70.5)“
The vest is intended to be worn with 5-15 cm (2-6”) of positive ease.

Materials
Aran weight yarn 100 g (3.53 oz) = 166 m (182 yd), 100% Wool
Yardage: 252 (274, 325, 350) 375 (470, 498) 606 (637, 667) m | 276 (300, 355, 383) 410 (514, 545) 663 (697, 729) yd

The model in the photo, size 3, is made using Super Sheep Aran, Ginger Twist Studio, 100% Superwash British Bluefaced Leicester in Old Town Cobblestone color, with 7 cm (2.8”) of positive ease.

Needles: circular 5 mm (US 8) and 4.5 mm (US 7) or size needed to meet the gauge.
Notions: a crochet hook 4.5 mm (US H-8) for cast-on, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a row counter are recommended.

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments at macakorac@gmail.com. Thank you.

A big thank you to my lovely test knitters and Tea Berček for tech edit assistance.

If you share photos of your vest on IG, make sure to tag me @macakorac and use hashtags #marijakoracdesign and #VerveVest, so I can see your beautiful creations!