Olivier Vest

$10.00

The Olivier Vest is a waistcoat inspired vest featuring princess panels and piping details. The vest has two length options, cropped or full, and can be worked with or without waist shaping. There are also two options for the belt at the back of the vest. The first option is a double knitted strap worked on both sides of the back middle panel, where one strap has an adjustable slide buckle sewn onto the end. For the second option, two I-cord belt loop straps are worked and sewn along the sides of the back middle panel.

This pattern is comprised of 12 files (you will only need 2 of these 12 files). The main file, Olivier Vest Pattern, contains instructions for the back panels and assembling the vest. Ten of the remaining twelve files are the instructions for the front panels split up by size, meaning each size has its own document. Lastly, the final file is a guide for customizing the length of the vest (this is only recommended for advanced knitters or knitters confident in modifying patterns).

Checkout the Olivier Vest Lookbook to view test knitter versions of the vest.

To view the length customization testers, check out the Olivier Vest Length Customization Lookbook

The Olivier Vest is a waistcoat inspired vest featuring princess panels and piping details. The vest has two length options, cropped or full, and can be worked with or without waist shaping. There are also two options for the belt at the back of the vest. The first option is a double knitted strap worked on both sides of the back middle panel, where one strap has an adjustable slide buckle sewn onto the end. For the second option, two I-cord belt loop straps are worked and sewn along the sides of the back middle panel.

This pattern is comprised of 12 files (you will only need 2 of these 12 files). The main file, Olivier Vest Pattern, contains instructions for the back panels and assembling the vest. Ten of the remaining twelve files are the instructions for the front panels split up by size, meaning each size has its own document. Lastly, the final file is a guide for customizing the length of the vest (this is only recommended for advanced knitters or knitters confident in modifying patterns).

Checkout the Olivier Vest Lookbook to view test knitter versions of the vest.

To view the length customization testers, check out the Olivier Vest Length Customization Lookbook

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

The vest consists of eight panels that are worked flat, where some are worked top down and the others are worked side to side. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders along the front and back and are also used to shape the princess panel edge. All panels are seamed together using a mattress stitch and the edges are finished using I-cord.

SIZING

The Olivier Vest is designed to be worn with 1-3 in [2.5-7.5 cm] of positive ease. If you are between sizes, I recommend sizing up as the waist can be adjusted. For more information on the fit of the garment, please view the garment schematic.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)

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 width: 31 (35, 39, 43) (47, 51, 55) (59, 63, 67) in / 79 (89, 99, 109) (119, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170) cm

Note: Sizes 7, 9, and 10 were only partially tested. If you are interested in knitting these sizes, I’m happy to offer the pattern for free in exchange for feedback. Please email emily@emknits.co for more information.

YARN

Cropped length: 440 (500, 560, 630) (690, 760, 830) (910, 1010, 1100) yards [400 (455, 520, 575) (630, 695, 760) (830, 925, 1005) meters] of sport or DK weight yarn

Full length: 600 (680, 760, 850) (930, 1020, 1100) (1210, 1335, 1450) yards [550 (620, 695, 775) (850, 935, 1005) (1105, 1220, 1325) meters] of sport or DK weight yarn

The estimated yardage listed here is for the without shaping version of the vest, meaning if you choose the waist shaping option, you will need less yarn than what is listed.

NEEDLES

US size 5 /3.75 mm circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in / 60, 80 or 100 cm

US size 2.5 / 3 mm double pointed needles (for the i-cord edge)

MATERIALS

Sewing needle

Tapestry needle

Thread for sewing buttons

3-4 3/4 in [2 cm] buttons (the cropped length uses 3 buttons, the full length uses 4)

1 in [2.5 cm] adjustable slide buckle (optional, for the belt on the back of the vest)

1-1.5 yards [1-1.25 meters] of ribbon (optional, for the belt loops option on the back of the vest)

GAUGE

24 st x 30 rows on 4x4 in [10x10cm] using US size 5 [3.75 mm] needles in stockinette, blocked

DISCLAIMER

All knitting patterns are instant-download digital files. No patterns are shipped.