Chunky V-Neck Sweater Vest Knitting Pattern + Video Tutorial | The Wildwood Pullover Vest
Chunky V-Neck Sweater Vest Knitting Pattern | The Wildwood Pullover Vest
This easy-to-follow knitting pattern and step-by-step video tutorial will guide you through the steps to create a cozy and stylish chunky sweater vest using super bulky yarn. The Wildwood V-Neck Sweater Vest is a classic vest that can be worn all-year-round. It’s a timeless layering piece that’s fun to wear on its own or over your favorite shirt or dress. The thick yarn and basic knitting techniques make this pattern perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. The finished vest will be a versatile addition to your wardrobe, perfect for layering over a long-sleeved shirt or pairing with your favorite jeans. It’s worked from the bottom up and the back and fronts are worked separately and then seamed at the top. It’s meant to fit a tad cropped and a bit oversized and will soon become a wardrobe staple.
Size Guide + Finished Measurements
The pattern is written in 8 sizes, 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ), with a finished bust size of 37 (40, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56, 59) in/ 92 (100, 108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148) cm. It is intended to have about 4-8 in/10-20.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease. For example, if you’re a 36 in/90 cm bust, a size 3 would be appropriate for about 6 in/15 cm of positive ease.
WATCH THE STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO TUTORIAL
Yarn
Approximately 320 (344, 387, 419, 465, 500, 550, 580) yards or 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick yarn (223 yds/204 m per 12oz/340g skein; 100% recycled polyester) or any other super bulky weight yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is Silver.
Needles
9mm (US 13) 32 in/80 cm or 40 in/100 cm circular knitting needles (for the body)
8mm (US 11) 24 in/60 cm 8mm (US 11) 24 in/60 cm circular knitting needles knitting needles (for V-neck and armhole ribbing)
Or knitting needles needed to obtain correct gauge.
Chunky V-Neck Sweater Vest Knitting Pattern | The Wildwood Pullover Vest
Notions
Tapestry Needle
Waste Yarn
Scissors
1 Stitch Marker
1 Removable Stitch Marker
Tape Measure
Gauge
10 STS + 13 Rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch on main needles.
Chunky V-Neck Sweater Vest Knitting Pattern | The Wildwood Pullover Vest