How to Knit Openwork Floral Column Pattern Vest
If you're looking for a stylish and elegant garment to add to your wardrobe, look no further than the openwork
floral column pattern vest. This beautiful and intricate design is sure to impress, and with a little bit of patience and practice, you can
knit one yourself!
What You'll Need
- 4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice
- Size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
- A stitch marker
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends
The Pattern
Before beginning, make sure you're comfortable with basic
knitting stitches like knit, purl, yarn over, and decreasing.
Cast on 68 stitchesRow 1: *K3, p2, yo, k2tog, p2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3
Row 2: *P3, k2, p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, p3
Row 3: *K2, yo, k2tog, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2
Row 4: *P2, k2, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p2
Repeat these four rows until the piece measures 13 inches from the cast-on edge.
Next row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1 (66 stitches)Repeat this row until there are 40 stitches remaining.
Continue in pattern until the piece measures 21 inches from the cast-on edge.
Next row: *K3, p2, k2tog, yo, p2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3 (68 stitches)
Next row: *P3, k2, p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, p3
Next row: *K2, k2tog, yo, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2
Next row: *P2, k2, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p2Repeat these four rows until the piece measures 26 inches from the cast-on edge.
Bind off all stitchesSew the side seams together, leaving armholes as desired.
Conclusion
And that's it - you've just knit your very own
openwork floral column pattern
vest! With its beautiful lace pattern and flattering fit, this vest is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Have fun with different
yarn colors and enjoy the process of creating your own unique garment.
