GRANDFATHER'S WEST
GRANDFATHER'S WEST
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Circular needles: 4mm 60/80cm for rib, 7mm 60/80cm for body
Knitting fastness vest: 10 stitches in stocking stitch on needle 7 = 10cm
Rib and pocket gauge: 12 stitches on needle 4 = 10 cm
Yarn suggestions: Tweed, boucle, wool. Knit with several threads at a time, to hit the knitting tension.
Yarn consumption: 300-500 grams
Finished goals:
Circumference (measured on the widest part of the vest) approx.: 120cm
Length measured from the middle of the back approx.: 65cm
About the work:
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
Inspired by the timeless grandfather look, this versatile unisex vest is perfect for men, women and everyone in between.
It is knitted in five parts on needle 7. The ribbed edges are knitted on needle 4.
Details such as side panels in pearl rib and pockets on the front give it a unique look. The vest is open at the front with deep armholes and can be styled with hooks or a brooch.
If you need help getting started with knitting with leftover yarn, read my guide HERE
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