Formation Vest Knitting Patter (English)

Formation vest is worked top–down with increases from both the right and wrong side around the shoulder seam, creating a beautifully continuous course in the mock honeycomb pattern. The neckline is rounded with a bit of depth and finished like the armhole with a twisted ribbing folded double for extra nice finish. The vest is finished with twisted rib bellow, and a slit in both sides. The fit is short and fits well over a dress or a pair of high waist pants. You can easily extend the length of the work, if it fits your body and wardrobe better, but remember that in that case you need more yarn.

Choice of size

The sweater has a positive ease of 6-10 cm. This means that you should choose the size measuring 10-15 cm more than your chest circumference. If your chest measures 96 cm, you should choose a size M.

Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL

Fits chest measuring 80-87 (88-93) 94-99 (100-107) 108-116 (117-126) 127-136 cm

Chest Circumference 95 (100) 105 (110) 120 (130) 140

Length (measured center front excl neckband) 48 (49) 50 (51) 53 (55) 57 cm

Gauge 16 stitches • 28 rows in pattern on 6mm needle = 10 • 10 cm 

19 stitches • 22 rows in rib on 5mm needle = 10 • 10 cm

Suggested needles 5mm (40 cm) and 6mm (40, 80-120 cm) circular needles

Materials Sunrise (110 m / 50 g) from Gepard Garn or Alice (150 m/ 50 g) from Permin together with Kid Seta (210 m / 25 g) or Angel from Permin.

Sunrise 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 450 g/

Alice 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g

Kid Seta/Angel 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (125) 125 g