Knitting is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create beautiful and practical items with just a few simple tools. If you're looking for a new knitting project to take on, consider making a wildflowers patterned vest! This lovely vest features a stunning floral motif that will make it stand out in any crowd. Plus, it's a great way to practice your knitting skills and create a useful garment that you can wear for years to come.
Materials Needed
Before you get started, you'll need to gather a few materials:
Yarn in your choice of color (worsted weight is recommended)
Knitting needles in the appropriate size for your yarn
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Scissors
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your own beautiful wildflowers patterned vest:
Back Panel
Cast on 90 stitches using your preferred method. Work in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until the piece measures 18 inches.
Begin the wildflowers pattern. Work according to the chart, placing a stitch marker at the beginning and end of each repeat. Continue the pattern until the piece measures 32 inches from the cast-on edge.
Knit in stockinette stitch for 3 inches.
Bind off all stitches.
Front Panels (make 2)
Cast on 45 stitches using your preferred method. Work in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 18 inches.
Begin the wildflowers pattern. Work according to the chart, placing a stitch marker at the beginning and end of each repeat. Continue the pattern until the piece measures 32 inches from the cast-on edge.
Knit in stockinette stitch for 3 inches.
Bind off 10 stitches at the beginning of the next row. Continue in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
Bind off 10 stitches at the beginning of the next row. Continue in stockinette stitch until the piece measures the same length as the back panel (32 inches).
Bind off all stitches.
Assembly
Using a yarn needle, sew the shoulders together, leaving a 9-inch opening for the neck.
Sew the side seams together, leaving a 9-inch opening for the armholes.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you've just completed your beautiful wildflowers patterned vest! With a little bit of patience and some basic knitting skills, you can create a unique and stunning garment that you'll be proud to wear. Enjoy your new vest!
