Maeve Vest
The Maeve Vest is an all-over cabled vest with a unique wraparound cable detail along the armhole. It’s worked top down with short rows to shape the shoulders. The collar is picked up after completing the body and can be knit to any length. Optional waist shaping is also included. This pattern consists of five files, the main pattern and four cable chart files (you will only need one of these four files).
The blue sample shown was worked without waist shaping and the green sample was worked with waist shaping.
View a preview of the pattern (including the schematic) here.
Check out the Maeve Vest lookbook to see tester versions of the vest.
The Maeve Vest is an all-over cabled vest with a unique wraparound cable detail along the armhole. It’s worked top down with short rows to shape the shoulders. The collar is picked up after completing the body and can be knit to any length. Optional waist shaping is also included. This pattern consists of five files, the main pattern and four cable chart files (you will only need one of these four files).
The blue sample shown was worked without waist shaping and the green sample was worked with waist shaping.
View a preview of the pattern (including the schematic) here.
Check out the Maeve Vest lookbook to see tester versions of the vest.
The Maeve Vest is an all-over cabled vest with a unique wraparound cable detail along the armhole. It’s worked top down with short rows to shape the shoulders. The collar is picked up after completing the body and can be knit to any length. Optional waist shaping is also included. This pattern consists of five files, the main pattern and four cable chart files (you will only need one of these four files).
The blue sample shown was worked without waist shaping and the green sample was worked with waist shaping.
View a preview of the pattern (including the schematic) here.
Check out the Maeve Vest lookbook to see tester versions of the vest.
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
First the back is worked with short rows to shape the shoulders and then worked to the bottom of the armholes. The back is then placed on hold and short rows are worked along the armhole stitches to curve them below the underarm. After placing the armhole stitches on hold, stitches are picked up along each shoulder for the front left and right. The front is then joined together and worked to the bottom of the armholes. The front is placed on hold and the front armhole edges are worked with short rows. Then, the armhole edges are joined together using a three needle bind-off. Stitches are then picked up for the body at the bottom of the armhole and the front and back stitches are placed back on the needles. The body is then joined in the round and finished in 1x1 ribbing. The collar is picked up starting at the center back of the neck and worked in the round in 1x1 ribbing. Optional waist shaping is also included for the body.
SIZING
The Maeve Vest is designed to be worn with approximately 0.25-2.25 in [0.5-5.5 cm] of positive ease, meaning the circumference of the vest is approximately 0.25-2.25 in [0.5-5.5 cm] larger than your bust.
Sizes: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9, 10)
To fit bust: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) [40-42, 44-46, 48-50] (52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) in [(71-76, 81-86, 91-96) [102-107, 112-117, 122-127] (132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 162-167) cm]
Garment circumference: (30.25, 34.25, 38.25) [42.25, 46.25, 50.25] (54.25, 58.25, 62.25, 66.25) in [(77, 87, 97) [107.5, 117.5, 127.5] (138, 148, 158, 168.5) cm]
Note: Sizes 9-10 was not tested. If you are interested in knitting this size, I’m happy to offer the pattern for free in exchange for feedback on the fit. Please email emily@emknits.co for more information.
YARN
(725, 760, 850) [920, 990, 1060] (1130, 1210, 1295, 1400) yards [(663, 695, 777) [841, 905, 969] (1033, 1106, 1184, 1280) meters] of a sport weight yarn (or equivalent yarn held together).
The blue sample shown uses Sandnes Garn Sunday held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. The green sample shown uses KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud Fingering held together with KnitPicks Aloft.
NEEDLES
US size 6 [4 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)
US size 5 [3.75 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)
GAUGE
36 st x 37 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 6 [4 mm] needles in cabled pattern, blocked
MATERIALS
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES
Backwards loop cast on
Cable knitting and reading charts
German short rows
Increasing and decreasing
Italian bind-off
Long-tailed cast on
Three needle bind-off
DISCLAIMER
All knitting patterns are instant-download digital files. No patterns are shipped.