Knitting a vest is a great way to showcase your skills and create a stylish garment that you can wear year-round. If you're looking for a unique and eye-catching pattern to knit, the embossed stars pattern is a great choice. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to knit an embossed stars pattern vest.
Materials
5-6 skeins of worsted weight yarn
Size US 8 circular knitting needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Pattern
Follow these steps to create the embossed stars pattern:
Cast on 100 stitches and join in the round.
Knit 8 rounds of K2, P2 ribbing.
Knit 2 rounds in stockinette stitch.
Start knitting the embossed stars pattern as follows:
Round 1: *Knit 2, purl 2, knit 6, purl 2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2: *Knit 2, purl 2, slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, knit 3 from cable needle, purl 2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 3: *Knit 2, purl 2, knit 6, purl 2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 4: *Knit 2, purl 2, knit 3, slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front, knit 3, knit 3 from cable needle, purl 2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat rounds 1-4 for a total of 6 times.
Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until the vest measures 14 inches from the cast on edge.
Begin shaping the armholes by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next two rounds.
Knit in stockinette stitch for 3 more inches.
Bind off all stitches.
Finishing
Once you've finished knitting the vest, use a tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends. You can also block the vest by wetting it and laying it flat to dry, this will give it a more polished finish.
Conclusion
Knitting an embossed stars pattern vest can be a challenging but rewarding project. Follow these instructions and you'll have a beautiful and unique vest that you'll be proud to wear!
