Fur Lined Knit Vest
Layer up with the Fur Lined Knit Vest. This trendy knit vest pattern is the perfect way to keep warm and cozy on the go. This furry knit vest is both a stylish and practical wardrobe enhancer. Perfect for pairing with a basic long-sleeved t-shirt and pair of jeans, this fashionable piece is sure to become a cold weather staple. The Fur Lined Knit Vest is a great way to add a little texture to your outfit, as well.
Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- Premier Yarns Lash Lux (100% polyester; 50g / 33 yds)
- 7 Rex Rabbit – 8 (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16) balls (A)
- Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 113g / 203 yds)
- ED100-35 Cappuccino – 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3,3) balls (B)
- Needle: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 29” circular needles or size to obtain gauge
- Notions: 18 (19, 20, 20¾, 21, 21½, 22½)” zipper, sewing needle and matching thread, stitch holders, yarn needle
GAUGE
14 sts x 18 rows = 4” in St st & B
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”
Hat: 20 (21, 22, 22¾, 23 ½, 24, 25)”
Directions:
Lower Body Stripe Sequence
* 8 rows in A in rev St st, 4 rows in B in St st; rep from *
Upper Body Stripe Sequence
* 4 rows in B in St st, 4 rows in A in rev St st; rep from *
BODY
With B, cast on 112 (126, 140, 154, 168, 182, 196) sts. Knit 1 WS row. Work even in Garter st for 3 more rows. Next row (RS): With A, purl. Work even in A & rev St st for 7 rows. Next row (RS): With B, knit. Work even in B and St st for 3 rows. Cont in Lower Body Stripe Sequence as set until piece measures 13 (14, 14½, 14¾, 15, 15, 15½)”, ending after 8 rows of rev St st in A.
Divide for Armholes
Next row (RS): With B, k24 (26, 29, 32, 34, 36, 39) Right Front sts, bind off 8 (10, 12, 14,16, 18, 20), k48 (54, 58, 64, 68, 74, 78) Back sts, bind off 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20), k24 (26, 29, 32, 34, 36, 39) Left Front sts. Sl sts for Left Front and Right Front to holders.
Back
With WS facing, join yarn B. Beg with second row of Upper Body Stripe Sequence, work even until armhole measures 7 (7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9, 9½)”, ending after a WS row. Bind off all sts for Back.
Left Front
With WS facing, sl sts to ndl. Join B and cont in Upper Body Stripe Sequence until armhole measures 5 (5, 5½, 6, 6, 6½, 7)”, ending after a RS row.
Shape Left Front Neck
Next row (WS): Bind off 7 (6, 8, 9, 9, 9, 11) sts and work in patt to end. Dec row (RS): Knit to last 3 sts, end k2tog, k1 – 2 sts dec’d. Work 1 WS row. Rep these 2 rows, 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) more times – 12 (15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22) sts rem. Work even in patt until armhole measures 7 (7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9, 9½)”, ending after a WS row. Bind off rem sts.
Right Front
Work as for Left Front, rev all shaping.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Collar
With RS facing and B, pick up and knit 48 (50, 52, 56, 60, 62, 68) sts. Work even in St st for 3 rows. Next row (RS): With A, purl. Work even in rev St st for 3 rows. Rep these 8 rows, once. Next row (RS): With B, knit. Work even in Garter st for 3 rows. Bind off all sts loosely.
Armbands
With RS facing and B, pick up and knit 48 (48, 50, 54, 58, 60, 64) sts and turn. Purl 1 WS row. Work even in St st for 3 more rows. Bind off all sts loosely. Sew underarm seam. Weave in all ends. Sew in zipper.
