INTRODUCTION

Happy Sunshine

by Calista Yoo

It's time to give your odd balls and leftover scrap yarns a fresh new life as spring approaches. Made only with the scrap yarns in my stash, the Happy Sunshine scrappy vest is a cheerful project that adds warmth and color to your spring wardrobe. Each block is worked in a different textured stitch (you will never get bored while knitting!) connected with the intarsia technique. The best thing about this design is its adaptability: did you run out of a yarn partway through a section? Just switch to another color and texture combination –  it's all part of the charm. Not enough yarn to make the bottom trim, neck trim, and armhole trim in one color? You can make each part in a different color! Don't have enough worsted weight yarns in your stash? You can hold two strands of fingering weight yarn to achieve the correct thickness. Even one strand of laceweight yarn plus one strand of sportweight or one strand of laceweight plus one strand of lightweight DK may work too, as long as you can get the right tension. The combination possibilities are endless!

I challenged myself to only use the yarns that I had in my stash to make this vest without purchasing any new yarn. As a result, some sections have a slightly lighter thickness, and I had to dye some colors myself. You can make this project into your stash-busting challenge, too! By adapting this pattern to the status of your stash, your vest will be one-of-a-kind and uniquely yours. (In the end, no knitter will judge you for purchasing a few balls of new yarn to coordinate, though.)

model: Calista Yoo

photos: Jihyo Kim

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
shown in size S with 3 inches/ 7.5 cm of ease at underarm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest/Bust:  31.25[35.25, 39.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55.25, 59.25, 63.25] inches/ 79.5[89.5, 99.5, 110, 120, 130, 140.5, 150.5, 160.5] cm
Length (at Front):  18.5[19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5] inches/ 47[48.5, 49.5, 51, 52, 53.5, 54.5, 56, 57] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
The sample shown uses 100% superwash merino wool yarns of slightly varying thicknesses, but all within a similar weight range (197–220 yd / 180–201 m per 100 g skein).
All yarns used are multi-ply (6–8 plies) and high-twist, giving the fabric a stretchy, springy, and pleasantly squishy feel. See further information on yarn combination in Pattern Notes.
Note: Because this vest is designed for scrap yarn, below you'll find yarn weight, construction, and fiber content rather than specific yarn brands or colors so you can create your own version from your stash.

[Yarn A] Dark purple; approx. 27[31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 50, 55, 58] yd /25[28, 32, 36, 39, 43, 46, 50, 53] m
[Yarn B] Teal; approx. 101[105, 111, 116, 121, 127, 132, 137, 142] yd/ 92[96, 102, 106, 111, 116, 120, 125, 130] m
[Yarn C] Lavender; approx. 105[113, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 176, 187] yd/ 96[104, 114, 124, 133, 142, 151, 161, 171] m
[Yarn D] Fuchsia; approx. 71[80, 91, 100, 110, 119, 128, 138, 146] yd/ 65[73, 83, 92, 100, 109, 117, 126, 134] m
[Yarn E] White; approx. 155[164, 179, 191, 204, 216, 227, 239, 252] yd/ 144[153, 166, 178, 189, 200, 211, 222, 233] m
[Yarn F] Yello; approx. 27[30, 33, 36, 40, 43, 45, 48, 52] yd / 25[26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37] m
[Yarn G] Light Green; approx. 27[32, 38, 42, 47, 52, 56, 60, 66] yd/ 25[29, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 60] m
[Yarn H] Hot Pink; approx. 80[83, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 107, 111] yd/ 74[76, 80, 84, 87, 91, 95, 98, 101] m
[Yarn I] Bright Orange; approx. 42[50, 60, 70, 79, 89, 97, 107, 117] yd/ 38[46, 55, 64, 72, 81, 89, 98, 107] m
[Yarn J] Light Orange; approx. 21[26, 33, 39, 46, 51, 58, 65, 70] yd/ 19[24, 30, 36, 42, 47, 53, 59, 64] m
[Yarn K] Dark Green; approx. 17[20, 23, 26, 30, 33, 35, 38, 42] yd/ 15[16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27] m
[Yarn L] Black; approx. 2 yd/2m

Yarn Characteristics
The sample shown uses 100% superwash merino wool yarns in the DK range. All are multi-ply (6–8 plies) and spun with a high twist, which gives them a stretchy, springy, and pleasantly squishy feel.
See further information in Pattern Notes.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 set US #7/4.5mm needles for working flat
1 set US #5/3.75mm needles for working flat
1 set US #5/3.75mm needles for working short circumference in the round
1 US F/3.75mm crochet hook (optional; for making bobbles)

Notions
cable needle
stitch holder or waste yarn
tapestry needle
sewing clips

GAUGE

20 sts/30 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch and textured chart sts with larger needle
Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Construction method: The front and back body panels are knitted flat using the intarsia technique and sewn together at the side seams and shoulder seams. Stitches are picked up for neck trim and armhole trims, worked in the round, and cast off at the edge using the invisible bind-off method.

Yarn Combinations:
When mixing different yarns, choose ones with similar fiber content, twist, and care instructions to avoid uneven shrinkage or stretching over time. For example, even if two merino wool yarns are labeled the same weight, a high-twist superwash and a low-twist non-superwash will behave very differently when washed; they'll relax, stretch, and drape differently on the body.

When combining yarns to achieve a desired thickness, it helps to match the gram weight per meter of your combination. For instance, Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash weighs approximately 0.5 grams per meter (199 meters per 100g, so 100 ÷ 199 = 0.5). Holding two strands of Cascade Heritage fingering weight together, each weighing 0.25 grams per meter (400m per 100g), gives you the same total weight: 0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5 grams per meter. You can also pair one strand of Malabrigo Arroyo in sport weight (0.32g/m) with one strand of Blackhill Højlandsuld lace (0.18g/m), which also totals 0.5g/m. Your combined yarns don't need to match perfectly. If they're within about 10% of the target weight and share similar fiber types and construction, the difference is generally negligible when knitted together. To be sure, knit a swatch to check if the tension matches.

Color Diagram: See Color Diagram below the CHART section to confirm placement of pattern stitches and colors. Stitch and row counts are indicated as reference; the pattern instructions provide full details on how to actually work the various sections.

Body Panel Shaping:

This vest is intentionally shaped with different lengths and widths in specific parts of the front and back panels to ensure a flattering fit that flows naturally along the contours of the body. The shaping details are as follows:

• The side seam length of the back panel is slightly shorter than that of the front panel and should be gently stretched when sewing the side seams together.
• The back armhole is slightly taller than the front armhole, causing the shoulder seam to roll forward by approximately 0.5 inches/1.3cm when sewn.
• From the hem to the underarm, the front panel is wider than the back panel.
• From the underarm to the shoulder, the front panel is narrower than the back panel.
• Before seaming, the front neckline width is narrower than the back neckline width.

SPECIAL STICHES

Bobble (knit version): Knit into front, back, front and back of next st (4 sts made out of 1). Turn. P4. Turn. K4. Slip the second, third and fourth stitches on the right ndl over the first stitch on the right needle one at a time. 1 st remains for bobble.
Bobble (crochet version): Move the stitch on which a bobble will be created (base st) to a crochet hook by inserting the hook back to front, ch3, *yarn over, insert hook into the base st, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through first 2 loops (as if making a DC); rep from * once more, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook, place the resulting stitch on the right knitting needle.

1x1 Rib (odd number of sts):
Row 1 [RS]: *P1, k1; repeat from * to last st, p1.
Row 2 [WS]: *K1, p1; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Rep last 2 rows for patt.

1x1 Rib (even number of sts):
Row/round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Rep this row/round for patt.

LT: Sl 1 st to cn, hold in front, k1 tbl from left needle; k1 tbl from cn.
RT: Sl 1 st to cn, hold in back, k1 tbl from left needle; k1 tbl from cn.
LTp: Sl 1 st to cn, hold in front, p1 from left needle; k1 tbl from cn.
RTp: Sl 1 st to cn, hold in back, k1 tbl from left needle; p1 from cn.

Reading Charts:
• The row counts given in the pattern do not include the bottom rib or set-up rows.
• Duplicate stitch placement is shown on the Flower charts. When knitting, work in base colors as shown, then duplicate stitch in color designated by chart key (see Techniques).
• The Flower Charts show bounding boxes for each size. Some lines may be difficult to see due to overlap; you may wish to outline the box for your size before beginning. The total number of stitches over which the Flower Charts are worked is given in the pattern.

Techniques:
• Tubular (a.k.a invisible) bind-off.
• Crocheted bobble
• Knitted bobble
• Duplicate stitch
• Magic Loop Circular Knitting

CHARTS


View and download Flower Charts:

Flower chart FRONT | Flower chart BACK

COLOR DIAGRAM

DIRECTIONS

Front Bottom Rib
With smaller needles for working flat and Yarn E, CO 83[93, 103, 113, 123, 133, 143, 153, 163] sts.
Work 18 rows of 1x1 Rib, ending after a RS row.

Front Main Body
Set-up row [WS]: With Yarn A, p 37[41, 46, 48, 53, 57, 60, 64, 69] sts, pm; with Yarn B, p 22[24, 24, 28, 28, 30, 32, 34, 34] sts, pm; with Yarn C, p 5[5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7] , M1, p 5[5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7] , pm; with Yarn D, p 14[18, 23, 25, 30, 34, 37, 41, 46] . 84[94, 104, 114, 124, 134, 144, 154, 164] sts rem.
Row 1 [RS]: With Yarn D, work Row 1 of Bobbles Chart to m, ending on stitch 6[2, 7, 1, 6, 2, 5, 1, 6] , sl m; with Yarn C and starting with stitch 3[3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1] , work Row 1 of Berries and Branches Chart to m, ending on stitch 13[13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15] , sl m; with Yarn B, work Row 1 of Blocks Chart to m, ending on stitch 2[4, 4, 8, 8, 10, 2, 4, 4] , sl m; with Yarn A, work first row of Flower Chart (Front) as designated for your size to end (over 37[41, 46, 48, 53, 57, 60, 64, 69] sts).

Work next 27[27, 27, 29, 29, 29, 31, 31, 31] rows even in est patt (for a total of 28[28, 28, 30, 30, 30, 32, 32, 32] rows worked after ribbing and Set-up row).

Row 29[29, 29, 31, 31, 31, 33, 33, 33] [RS]: With Yarn J, work Row 1 of Triangles Chart to m, ending on stitch 6[2, 7, 1, 6, 2, 5, 1, 6] , sl m; work to end of row in est patt.

Work next 13 rows even in patt until Flower Chart (Front) ends, ending on Row 42[42, 42, 44, 44, 44, 46, 46, 46] [WS].

Row 43[43, 43, 45, 45, 45, 47, 47, 47] [RS]: Work in est patt to the third m (before Flower Chart), remove m; with Yarn B, k 13[13, 13, 11, 11, 11, 9, 9, 9] , pm; with Yarn G, work Row 1 of Basket chart to end of row, ending on stitch 6[4, 3, 1, 6, 4, 3, 1, 6] .

Row 44[44, 44, 46, 46, 46, 48, 48, 48] [WS]: With yarn G, work Row 2 of Basket Chart to m, sl m; with yarn B and starting with stitch 5[1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 5, 1, 1] , work Row 12[12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16] of Blocks Chart to m, sl m; work to end in patt as est.

Work next 16[16, 16, 14, 14, 14, 12, 12, 12] rows even in patt (total of 60 rows worked after ribbing and set-up row).

Shape armholes:
Row 61 [RS]: BO 5[6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10] , work to end of row in est patt. 79[88, 98, 107, 117, 126, 136, 144, 154] sts rem.
Row 62 [WS]: BO 5[6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10] , work to first m in patt, sl m; with Yarn H, p to m, sl m; work to end of row in patt as est. 74[82, 92, 100, 110, 118, 128, 134, 144] sts rem.
Row 63 [RS]: K2tog, work to second m in patt, sl m; with Yarn H, work Row 1 of Quilted Diamonds Chart to m, ending on stitch 3[1, 1, 3, 3, 1, 1, 3, 3] , sl m; with Yarn G, work to last 2 sts in patt, SSK. 72[80, 90, 98, 108, 116, 126, 132, 142] sts rem.

Row 64 [WS]: SSP, work to last 2 sts in patt, p2tog. 2 sts decreased.
Row 65 [RS]: K2tog, work to last 2 sts in patt, SSK. 2 sts decreased.
Repeat last 2 rows 0[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7] more time(s), ending on Row 65[67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 77, 79] . 68[72, 78, 82, 88, 92, 98, 104, 110] sts rem.

Sizes XS, 4X & 5X only:
Row 66[-, -, -, -, -, -, 78, 80] [WS]: SSP, work to last 2 sts in patt, p2tog. 66[-, -, -, -, -, -, 102, 108] sts rem.

All sizes:
Work next 9[10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11] rows even in patt, ending on Row 75[77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91] [RS].

Row 76[78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92] [WS]: With Yarn F, p to m, sl m; work to end of row in est patt.

Row 77[79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93] [RS]: Work to third m in patt as est; with Yarn F, work Row 1 of Seed Stitch chart to end of row, ending on stitch 1[1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2] .

Work next 21[23, 25, 25, 27, 29, 29, 29, 29] rows even in patt, ending on Row 98[102, 106, 108, 112, 116, 118, 120, 122] [WS].

Separate for Front Neck:
Row 99[103, 107, 109, 113, 117, 119, 121, 123] [RS]: Work first 27[29, 32, 33, 36, 38, 41, 42, 45] sts in patt, W&T, move 39[43, 46, 49, 52, 54, 57, 60, 63] unworked sts of row (including wrapped st) currently on right needle to holder. 27[29, 32, 33, 36, 38, 41, 42, 45] sts rem on needle.
Note: The wrapped stitch will prevent the float next to the first BO of front neckline from being overly stretched.

Front Left Shoulder
Row 100[104, 108, 110, 114, 118, 120, 122, 124] [WS]: P2tog, patt as est to end of row. 1 st decreased.
Row 101[105, 109, 111, 115, 119, 121, 123, 125] [RS]: Patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 1 st decreased.
Repeat last 2 rows 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] more time(s) ending on Row 107[111, 115, 117, 121, 127, 129, 131, 133] . 19[21, 24, 25, 28, 28, 31, 32, 35] sts rem.

Row 108[112, 116, 118, 122, 128, 130, 132, 134] [WS]: Work even in patt.
Row 109[113, 117, 119, 123, 129, 131, 133, 135] [RS]: Patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 1 st decreased; 18[20, 23, 24, 27, 27, 30, 31, 34] sts rem.

Sizes XS-1X only:
Repeat last 2 rows one more time, ending on Row 111[115, 119, 121, 125, -, -, -, -] [RS]. 17[19, 22, 23, 26, -, -, -, -] sts rem.

Sizes 2X-5X only:
Work 2 rows even in est patt, ending on Row -[-, -, -, -, 131, 133, 135, 137] [RS].

All Sizes:
Row 112[116, 120, 122, 126, 132, 134, 136, 138] [WS]: Work even in patt.
Row 113[117, 121, 123, 127, 133, 135, 137, 139] [RS]: K 5[7, 10, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19] sts, p3, p2tog, knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear to last 2 sts, k2tog. 15[17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 32] sts rem.

Sizes L, 1X, 3X, 4X & 5X only:
Work 2 rows even in est patt, ending on Row -[-, -, 125, 129, -, 137, 139, 141] [RS].

All Sizes:
Note: When working in pattern, work as established by the row below, knitting all knit sts and purling all purl sts.
Row 114[118, 122, 126, 130, 134, 138, 140, 142] [WS]: Work 10[11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 19, 21] sts in patt, W&T.
Row 115[119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 139, 141, 143] [RS]: Patt to end.
Row 116[120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 142, 144] [WS]: Work 5[6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11] sts in patt, W&T.
Row 117[121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 141, 143, 145] [RS]: Patt to end.
Row 118[122, 126, 130, 134, 138, 142, 144, 146] [WS]: Patt to end, picking up and working wraps with wrapped sts.
Row 119[123, 127, 131, 135, 139, 143, 145, 147] [RS]: Bind off all sts.

Front Right Shoulder
Row 99[103, 107, 109, 113, 117, 119, 121, 123] [RS]: With RS facing, move all right front sts from holder to left needle, join Yarn H, BO first 13[15, 15, 17, 17, 17, 17, 19, 19] sts, work to the end of row in est patt. 26[28, 31, 32, 35, 37, 40, 41, 44] sts rem.

Row 100[104, 108, 110, 114, 118, 120, 122, 124] [WS]: Work to last 2 sts in patt, ssp. 1 st decreased.
Row 101[105, 109, 111, 115, 119, 121, 123, 125] [RS]: Ssk, work to end of row in patt. 1 st decreased.
Repeat last 2 rows 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] more times, ending on Row 107[111, 115, 117, 121, 127, 129, 131, 133] . 18[20, 23, 24, 27, 27, 30, 31, 34] sts rem.

Row 108[112, 116, 118, 122, 128, 130, 132, 134] [WS]: Work all sts in patt.
Row 109[113, 117, 119, 123, 129, 131, 133, 135] [RS]: Ssk, work to end of row in patt. 1 st decreased.
Repeat last 2 rows 2[2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1] more times, ending on Row 113[117, 121, 123, 127, 131, 133, 135, 137] [RS]. 15[17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 32] sts rem.

Note: When working in pattern from now on, work as established by the row below, knitting all knit sts and purling all purl sts.

Sizes L-5X Sizes only:
Work -[-, -, 2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4] rows even in patt, ending on Row -[-, -, 125, 129, 133, 137, 139, 141] [RS].

All Sizes
Row 114[118, 122, 126, 130, 134, 138, 140, 142] [WS]: Work all sts in patt.
Row 115[119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 139, 141, 143] [RS]: Work 10[11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 19, 21] sts in patt, W&T.
Row 116[120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 142, 144] [WS]: Patt to end.
Row 117[121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 141, 143, 145] [RS]: Work 5[6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11] sts, W&T.
Row 118[122, 126, 130, 134, 138, 142, 144, 146] [WS]: Patt to end.
Row 119[123, 127, 131, 135, 139, 143, 145, 147] [RS]: Bind off all sts, picking up and working wraps with wrapped sts.

Back Bottom Rib
With smaller needles for working flat and Yarn E, CO 77[87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157] sts.
Work 18 rows of 1x1 rib, ending after a RS row.

Back Main Body
Set-up Row [WS]: With Yarn D, p 21[24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45] sts, pm; with Yarn B, p 35[39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67] sts, pm; with Yarn K, p 21[24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45] sts.

Row 1 [RS]: With Yarn K, work Row 1 of Seed Stitch Chart to m, ending on stitch 1[2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1] , sl m; with Yarn B, work Row 1 of Blocks Chart to m, ending on stitch 5[9, 3, 7, 1, 5, 9, 3, 7] , sl m; with Yarn D, work Row 1 of Lily of the Valley Chart to end, ending on stitch 3[6, 3, 6, 3, 6, 3, 6, 3] .

Work next 27 rows even in est patt, ending on Row 28.

Row 29 [RS]: With Yarn G, work Row 1 of Basket Chart to m, ending on stitch 3[6, 3, 6, 3, 6, 3, 6, 3] , sl m; work in est patt to end of row.

Work next 7 rows even in est patt, ending on Row 36 [WS].

Row 37 [RS]: Work to m in patt as est, sl m; with Yarn C, work Row 1 of Hearts Chart to m, ending on stitch 11[3, 7, 11, 3, 7, 11, 3, 7] , sl m; work to end of row in est patt.

Work 11 rows even in est patt, ending on Row 48 [WS].

Row 49 [RS]: With Yarn H, work first row of Flower Chart (Back) as designated for your size (over 37[40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61] sts) and remove first m as you pass it, pm; with Yarn C and starting on Row 13 of Heart Chart, beg with st 5, patt to m, sl m; work in est patt to end.

Work next 5 rows even in est patt, ending on Row 54 [WS].

Working in est patt, BO first 5[6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 67[75, 85, 93, 103, 111, 121, 127, 137] sts rem.

Sizes S-5X only:
Row 57 [RS]: K2tog, patt to last 2 sts, ssk. -[73, 83, 91, 101, 109, 119, 125, 135] sts rem.

Sizes M-5X only:
Row 58 [WS]: SSP, work to last 2 sts in patt, p2tog. 2 sts decreased.
Row 59 [RS]: K2tog, work to last 2 sts in patt, ssk. 2 sts decreased.
Repeat last 2 rows -[-, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5] more time(s), then repeat Row 58 -[-, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] time more, ending on Row -[-, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 68, 70] .

All Sizes
 67[73, 79, 83, 89, 93, 99, 103, 109] sts.

Work 37[36, 34, 34, 32, 30, 30, 29, 27] rows even in patt, ending on Row 93[93, 93, 95, 95, 95, 97, 97, 97] [RS].
Row 94[94, 94, 96, 96, 96, 98, 98, 98] [WS]: With Yarn I, p to end of row, removing all markers.
Row 95[95, 95, 97, 97, 97, 99, 99, 99] [RS]: Work Row 1 of Quilted Diamonds Chart to end of row, ending on stitch 3[1, 3, 3, 1, 1, 3, 3, 1] .

Work 11[15, 19, 21, 25, 27, 27, 31, 33] rows even in patt, ending on Row 106[110, 114, 118, 122, 124, 126, 130, 132] [WS].

Separate for Back Neck:
Row 107[111, 115, 119, 123, 125, 127, 131, 133] [RS]: Work 22[24, 27, 28, 31, 33, 36, 37, 40] sts in patt, W&T, move 45[49, 52, 55, 58, 60, 63, 66, 69] unworked sts of row (including wrapped st) currently on right needle to holder. 22[24, 27, 28, 31, 33, 36, 37, 40] sts rem on needle.

Back Right Shoulder
Row 108[112, 116, 120, 124, 126, 128, 132, 134] [WS]: P2tog, patt to end. 21[23, 26, 27, 30, 32, 35, 36, 39] sts rem.
Row 109[113, 117, 121, 125, 127, 129, 133, 135] [RS]: K1, M1R, patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 21[23, 26, 27, 30, 32, 35, 36, 39] sts rem.
Row 110[114, 118, 122, 126, 128, 130, 134, 136] [WS]: P2tog, patt to end. 20[22, 25, 26, 29, 31, 34, 35, 38] sts rem.
Row 111[115, 119, 123, 127, 129, 131, 135, 137] [RS]: Patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 19[21, 24, 25, 28, 30, 33, 34, 37] sts rem.

Sizes 2X-5X Only:
Row -[-, -, -, -, 130, 132, 136, 138] [WS]: P2tog, patt to end. -[-, -, -, -, 29, 32, 33, 36] sts rem.
Row -[-, -, -, -, 131, 133, 137, 139] [RS]: Work all sts even in patt.

All Sizes:
Row 112[116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 134, 138, 140] [WS]: P2tog, work 11[12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 21, 23] sts in patt, W&T. 18[20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35] sts rem.
Row 113[117, 121, 125, 129, 133, 135, 139, 141] [RS]: Patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 17[19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34] sts rem.
Row 114[118, 122, 126, 130, 134, 136, 140, 142] [WS]: P2tog, work 5[5, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 11] sts in patt, W&T. 16[18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 33] sts rem.
Row 115[119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 137, 141, 143] [RS]: Work all sts in patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 15[17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 32] sts rem.
Row 116[120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 138, 142, 144] [WS]: Work as est by last row, knitting all knit sts, purling all purl sts, and picking up wraps and working with wrapped sts.
Row 117[121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 139, 143, 145] [RS]: Bind off all sts in patt.

Back Left Shoulder
Row 107[111, 115, 119, 123, 125, 127, 131, 133] [RS]: With RS facing, place 45[49, 52, 55, 58, 60, 63, 66, 69] held sts on needle. Join Yarn I and BO first 23[25, 25, 27, 27, 27, 27, 29, 29] sts, patt to end. 22[24, 27, 28, 31, 33, 36, 37, 40] sts rem.
Row 108[112, 116, 120, 124, 126, 128, 132, 134] [WS]: Patt to last 2 sts, ssp. 21[23, 26, 27, 30, 32, 35, 36, 39] sts rem.
Row 109[113, 117, 121, 125, 127, 129, 133, 135] [RS]: Ssk, patt to last st, M1L, k1. 21[23, 26, 27, 30, 32, 35, 36, 39] sts rem.
Row 110[114, 118, 122, 126, 128, 130, 134, 136] [WS]: Patt to last 2 sts, ssp. 20[22, 25, 26, 29, 31, 34, 35, 38] sts rem.
Row 111[115, 119, 123, 127, 129, 131, 135, 137] [RS]: Ssk, patt to end of row. 19[21, 24, 25, 28, 30, 33, 34, 37] sts rem.

Sizes 2X-5X Only:
Row -[-, -, -, -, 130, 132, 136, 138] [WS]: Work to last 2 sts in patt, ssp. -[-, -, -, -, 29, 32, 33, 36] sts rem.
Row -[-, -, -, -, 131, 133, 137, 139] [RS]: Work all sts even in patt.

All Sizes:
Row 112[116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 134, 138, 140] [WS]: Patt to last 2 sts, ssp. 18[20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35] sts rem.
Row 113[117, 121, 125, 129, 133, 135, 139, 141] [RS]: Ssk, work 11[12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 21, 23] sts in patt, W&T. 17[19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34] sts rem.
Row 114[118, 122, 126, 130, 134, 136, 140, 142] [WS]: Work to last 2 sts in patt, ssp. 16[18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 33] sts rem.
Row 115[119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 137, 141, 143] [RS]: Ssk, work 5[5, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 11] sts in patt, W&T. 15[17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 32] sts rem.
Row 116[120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 138, 142, 144] [WS]: Patt to end.
Row 117[121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 139, 143, 145] [RS]: Bind off, picking up wraps and working with wrapped sts.

FINISHING

With a tapestry needle or a crochet hook and with WS facing, join front and back body panels along the side seams and the shoulder seams. Gently stretch the back side seam to match the length of the front side seam, then secure them together with sewing clips before seaming (either by sewing or crocheting) along the sides.

Trims
Note: The magic loop circular knitting method is highly recommended for working the armhole and neck trims.

Armhole Trims
With the smaller circular needle or DPNs and Yarn E, starting at the center of the underarm, pick up and knit 88[98, 106, 116, 124, 134, 140, 150, 156] sts evenly around armhole. Join to work in the round.
Work in 1x1 Rib for 6 rounds.
Bind off all sts using Tubular bind off method.

Repeat for other side.

Neck Trim
With the smaller circular needle or DPNs and Yarn E, pick up and knit 48[50, 50, 54, 54, 58, 60, 62, 62] sts evenly across front neck, then pick up and knit 42[44, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50] across back neck. Join to work in the round.
Work in 1x1 Rib for 8 rounds.
Bind off all sts using Tubular bind off method.

Work Duplicate Stitch as shown on Flower Charts. Weave in all yarn tails using a tapestry needle and/or a crochet hook. Wash and block to measurements.

Note: Due to the mix of different stitches (and possibly different yarns), the vest may appear a bit wobbly before blocking. Block it using the same method you used for your tension swatch. If you used animal fiber yarns—especially superwash merino or alpaca—the vest might look up to two sizes too big when wet. Don't panic. Simply reshape it according to the measurements in the diagram. It will return to the intended shape once fully dry. Also note that the back body length will be approximately 0.75 inch/2 cm shorter than the front, which helps prevent sagging at the back when worn.

A—Chest width (Front): 16.25[18.25, 20.25, 22.25, 24.25, 26.25, 28.25, 30.25, 32.25] inches / 41.5[46.5, 51.5, 56.5, 61.5, 66.5, 72, 77, 82] cm
B—Chest width (Back): 15[17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31] inches / 38[43, 48.5, 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 78.5] cm
C—Body length (Front): 10.25 inches / 26 cm
D—Body length (Back): 9.5 inches / 24 cm
E—Armhole length (Front): 7.25[7.75, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.75, 11] inches / 18.5[19.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5, 28] cm
F—Armhole length (Back): 7.75[8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 10.75, 11.25, 11.5] inches / 19.5[21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5, 28.5, 29] cm
G—Cross shoulder width (Back, not including armhole bands): 13.5[14.5, 15.75, 16.5, 17.75, 18.5, 19.75, 20.5, 21.75] inches / 34.5[37, 40, 42, 45, 47, 50, 52, 55] cm
H—Back neck width (before neckband): 7.5[7.75, 7.75, 8.25, 8.25, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9] inches / 19[19.5, 19.5, 21, 21, 21.5, 21.5, 23, 23] cm
I—Front Neck Depth (before neckband): 2.75[2.75, 2.75, 3, 3, 3, 3.25, 3.25, 3.25] inches / 7[7, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5] cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Calista is a fashion designer by trade with years of experience in sweater technical design for major apparel brands. Her industry background helps me create sweaters that fit beautifully and wear comfortably. These days, she focuses on designing hand and machine-knit patterns that let her unleash her creativity, crafting unique pieces that go beyond the boundaries of mass production. Sweaters are her true passion, and she's excited to share patterns that combine thoughtful construction with wearable style.

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