Rachel Vest - Knitting Pattern

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Rachel Vest is a delicate and elegant vest that is knitted seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to easily adjust the length to your preference. The shoulder shaping is achieved using German Short Rows, worked on both the back and the front pieces.

The sleeve and front edge finishes are incorporated as you knit, so no additional finishing is required once the body is complete. The bottom edge offers two options: you can knit the twisted stitch pattern on both the front and back or limit it to the front panels only.

Two yarn options are suggested: a warmer version that combines merino wool with a strand of mohair for added softness and texture, or a lighter, spring-friendly option blending wool and cotton for a fresh and versatile result.

The light blue sample is knitted with one strand of &Point Natural Wool, a 100% extrafine merino, paired with &Point Pluma, a blend of 60% Mulberry Silk and 40% French Kid Mohair.

The red sample is knitted with Rosários 4 Jardim, a Sport-weight blend of 45% cotton and 55% superwash merino wool.

The techniques used include: increases and decreases, standard bind-off, cable crossings, cable cast-on, German Short Rows, picking up stitches, twisted knit and purl stitches. All techniques are explained in the instructions and supported by video tutorials linked within this pattern.

About This Pattern

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) {4, 5, 6}.

Finished Garment Measurements: (86, 101, 116) {131, 147, 162} cm/(34.5, 40.5, 46.5) {52.5, 58.75, 64.75}” bust circumference (measured as twice the back width).

Ease: Between 8 cm/3.25” and 25 cm/10” of positive ease.

To choose your size, add the desired ease to your actual bust measurement, then find the closest measurement on the size chart.

Gauge: 21 stitches x 28 rows (10 cm/4”) in stockinette stitch and blocked.

Suggested Needles: 4 mm/US 6 circular needles, or the size needed to achieve the required gauge. The cable length may vary as needed.

Yarn and Yardage:

Yarn Weight: Sport.

Yarn used in Sample 1: 

&Point Natural Wool (100% merino extrafine), 400 m/100 g (437 yd/3.5 oz).
&Point Pluma (60% Mulberry Silk, 40% French Kid Mohair), 750 m/50 g (820 yd/1.76 oz).

Approximate Yardage:

(595, 735, 895) {1045, 1230, 1380} m/(650, 805, 980) {1145, 1345, 1510} yd of &Point Natural Wool or similar fingering weight yarn, or (2, 2, 3) {3, 4, 4} skeins of &Point Natural Wool, together with (540, 660, 785) {915, 1075, 1205} m/(590, 720, 860) {1000, 1175, 1320} yd of &Point Pluma or or similar lace weight yarn, or (1, 1, 2) {2, 2, 2} skein(s) of &Point Pluma.

Yarn used in Sample 2:

Rosários 4 Jardim (45% cotton, 55% merino), 230 m/50 g (252 yd/1.76 oz).

Approximate Yardage:

(580, 720, 875) {1020, 1200, 1345} m/(635, 785, 955) {1115, 1310, 1470} yd of Rosários 4 Jardim or similar sport weight yarn, or (3, 4, 4) {5, 6, 6} balls of Rosários 4 Jardim.

Other Notions: Yarn needle, blocking tools, stitch markers, and scissors. Optional: cable needle.