Four Seasons Knit Vest

This simple mesh vest is just what you need to gear up for spring and summer. With delicate texture and shape, the Four Seasons Knit Vest can easily be worn during colder months, too - just add layers! Have fun mixing and matching different pieces from your closet using this knit vest pattern.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm

Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches)

Directions are for sizes XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses.

Sizes:

To Fit Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48)”
Finished Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48)”
Finished Length: 19½ (19½, 22, 22, 23½, 23½)”

MATERIALS:

RED HEART® “Stardust™”: 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls 1623 Green.
Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9].
Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4”; 24 rows = 4” in Mesh Pattern with knitting needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

PATTERN STITCH
Mesh Pattern (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1 (Wrong Side): *K2tog, [yo] twice, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: *K2, p1, k1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 3: K2, *k2tog, [yo] twice, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2
Row 4: K2, *k2, p1, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat Rows 1–4 for Mesh Pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS

Back Diagram

Left Front Diagram

VEST
Back
Cast on 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) sts.
Work in Mesh Pattern for 68 (68, 68, 76, 80, 80) rows.

Shape Armholes
Row 1: Bind off 4 (4, 4, 4, 8, 8) sts, continue in Row 1 of Mesh Pattern to end of row—52 (60, 68, 76, 80, 88) sts.
Row 2: Bind off 4 (4, 4, 4, 8, 8) sts, continue in Row 2 of Mesh Pattern to end of row—48 (56, 64, 72, 72, 80) sts.
Beginning with Row 3 of pattern, work in Mesh Pattern for46 (46, 54, 54, 58, 58) more rows.
Bind off loosely.

Left Front
Cast on 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) sts.
Work in Mesh Pattern for 68 (68, 68, 76, 80, 80) rows.

Shape Armholes
Row 1: Work Row 1 of Mesh Pattern.
Row 2 (Right Side): Bind off 4 (4, 4, 4, 8, 8) sts, continue in Row 2 of Mesh Pattern to end of row—52 (60, 68, 76,80, 88) sts.
Beginning with Row 3 of pattern, work in Mesh Pattern for 46 (46, 54, 54, 58, 58) more rows.
Bind off loosely.

Right Front
Cast on 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) sts.
Work in Mesh Pattern for 68 (68, 68, 76, 80, 80) rows.

Shape Armhole
Row 1 (Wrong Side): Bind off 4 (4, 4, 4, 8, 8) sts, continue in Row 1 of Mesh Pattern to end of row—52 (60, 68, 76, 80, 88) sts.

Beginning with Row 2 of pattern, work in Mesh Pattern for 47 (47, 55, 55, 59, 59) more rows.
Bind off loosely.

FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements shown on schematic.
Beginning at armhole edge, sew shoulder seams for 3 (4, 4½, 5, 5, 5½)”. Sew side seams.

Armhole Edging
With Right Side facing and crochet hook, join yarn with sc at underarm, sc evenly spaced around armhole; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Repeat around other armhole.
Weave in ends.

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fidgitspinner18 71 94652

Mar 05, 2019

Row 3 of the mesh pattern, am I supposed to knit the last two stitches as with the first two stitches?

FireFightersMoM

May 26, 2017

Free what can be better? So a sweet pattern and well written. I have worked up several. I added length to each one to hide area's that I dislike on myself. Such a modern item that everyone can you use in their closet. These whip up very quickly that you can add many different colors to the different season. Can't go wrong with this pattern.

The Designing Peng uin

May 14, 2016

the pattern certainly is free when I opened it from the allfreeknitting.com link there it was, the photo and the directions were right there waiting with the intro from allfreeknitting.com - what could be simpler? Worn over a shirt and skirt or pants or over a sweater and jeans it would be stunning - so far I have not encountered a flaw in the pattern -

quanahs 5032097

Mar 18, 2016

What a nice, airy vest to layer over a tank and shorts. I think if you made it longer it would work as an easy beach cover up, you could even add a little belt. It would be beautiful in white or black yarn and a great addition to any summer wardrobe.

roguemckenzie 8132 643

May 13, 2013

the pattern is FREE, like everyone says. Just click on the green Click here for knitting pattern, it will take you to the Red Heart site and right under the picture is the download button! easy to find and FREE

BettyW

May 10, 2013

Yes it is a ripoff. I had to buy this patter. It has mistakes in it and it is NOT an easy pattern. I do not want to ever see it again.

bubasgirl

May 11, 2013

Pattern is free and is on red heart site. Once u get to their site, just click on download pattern. I believe it is red. Red heart will help u if u have problems making any oh their projects. My favorite yarn and site. Gook luck and God bless!

candjmorgan 624715 8

Jul 08, 2015

that is so true. there is a mistake in the pattern stitch and could not find any corrections on the site.

pmarinocato 132620 3

May 10, 2013

there really is a pattern there, click on the green line above

hamneggs

Mar 21, 2013

Click above on "click here for knitting pattern". It takes you to the red heart site where there is an instruction under the picture that says "download printable instructions". In my experience it is a very rare occasion when there is no pattern connected to the link- one just needs to know how to follow the cues.